plethora
Noun
Medium difficulty
What does “plethora” mean?
noun.a large or excessive amount of (something).
SAT Usage
this term often appears in passages discussing abundance, resource management, or diverse perspectives. It emphasizes not just a large quantity but an overwhelming or excessive nature, distinguishing it from simpler terms like "many" or "some," which lack the connotation of excess or surplus.
Common Confusions
Plethora implies an overwhelming or excessive amount of something, while abundance usually suggests a large quantity without the connotation of excess.
Do not choose abundance if the context emphasizes scarcity or lack rather than a large or excessive amount of something.
Example Sentences
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The menu offers a plethora of cuisines from around the world.
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The menu offers a plethora of options.