Surfeit
hardSER-fit
noun
Definition
An excessive amount of something; overindulgence
Examples
“There was a surfeit of candidates for the position.”
“A surfeit of rich food left him feeling ill.”
Categories
GRE Tip
Surfeit is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "excess" or "glut" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "dearth".
Related GRE Words
glut
An excessive supply or amount; to supply excessively
profusion
An abundance or large quantity of something
excessive
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate
inundation
An overwhelming abundance; a flood
ubiquitous
Present, appearing, or found everywhere
profligate
Recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources
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