replete

What does “replete” mean?

adjective.filled or well-supplied with something.

SAT Usage

this term often appears in contexts related to abundance or satisfaction, frequently in discussions about nature, resources, or literary themes. It emphasizes a sense of completeness or fulfillment, suggesting that something is not just present but overflowing, which distinguishes it from similar words like "filled," as it conveys a richer, more vibrant state of being.

Common Confusions

Replete implies an abundant fullness or overflowing state, while filled usually suggests merely occupying a space without the connotation of richness or excess.

Example Sentences

• After the feast, every guest was replete and satisfied.

• The report is replete with errors.

Word Parts: How to Remember “replete”

Break “replete” into its parts: re- (again, back). Knowing roots like these helps you decode unfamiliar SAT vocabulary.

• Prefix: re- again, back (Latin)