profuse
Adjective
Hard difficulty
What does “profuse” mean?
adjective.(especially of something offered or discharged) exuberantly plentiful; abundant.
SAT Usage
this term often appears in contexts related to abundance or generosity, such as descriptions of natural phenomena, emotions, or artistic expressions. It emphasizes an overwhelming quantity or intensity, suggesting a positive connotation of lavishness, which differs from similar terms like "copious," that may lack the same emotional richness or exuberance.
Common Confusions
Profuse implies an exuberant abundance or lavishness, while copious usually suggests a large quantity without the same emotional intensity or richness.
Example Sentences
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She grew profuse amounts of zucchini and pumpkins.
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He offered profuse apologies for the mistake.
Word Parts: How to Remember “profuse”
Break “profuse” into its parts: pro- (forward, in favor of). Knowing roots like these helps you decode unfamiliar SAT vocabulary.
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Prefix:
pro-forward, in favor of (Latin)