Word of the day: Plethora (noun)
Possible Meanings:
- An excessive or overwhelming amount of something. (Most common meaning)
- (Archaic) An abundance of blood or other bodily fluids. (Less common)
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Example Sentences:
- The professor’s office was filled with a plethora of books on various historical topics. (Explanation: Plethora describes the overwhelming number of books.)
- After a long day of hiking, I was faced with a plethora of dirty laundry. (Explanation: Here, plethora describes the excessive amount of clothes needing to be washed.)
- (Less common): The doctor mentioned the possibility of a plethora as a cause of his dizziness. (Explanation: Less common usage – plethora refers to an abundance of fluids in the body.)
Conversation Example:
Person 1: “I’m feeling overwhelmed by all the information I need to study for this exam!”
Person 2: “Don’t worry, take a deep breath. There seems to be a plethora of material, but we can focus on the key points together.”
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