Profusion | One of Many Important SAT Words
⚡️⚡️⚡️ Test yourself! PROFUSION most nearly means: A) precision; B) reluctance; C) abundance; D) confusion. Answer inside.
📚️ Definition of Profusion
Profusion (noun): An extremely large amount or great abundance of something, often suggesting a lavish or extravagant supply. The state or quality of being profuse or abundant. Example: a profusion of wildflowers in the springtime.
🗣️ Pronunciation of Profusion
IPA: /prəˈfjuː.ʒən/ (See IPA key)
Respelling: pruh-FYOO-zhun
📰 Examples of Profusion
Here are some examples of the word profusion:
The $200 buffet offered a profusion of dishes that would appeal to nearly every diner.
The Great Barrier Reef supports a profusion of marine life, with over 1,500 species of fish and 400 types of coral thriving across its vast ecosystem.
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Quiz answer: C) abundance. Profusion means an overwhelming, generous quantity of something — the very opposite of dearth or scarcity.
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🧠 Summary of Profusion
Definition: Profusion means an extremely large amount or overflowing abundance of something, often with a sense of lavish or extravagant supply.
Real-world connection: Profusion captures the feeling of excess, from the biodiversity of coral reefs to the overwhelming number of types of breakfast cereal on grocery store shelves.
SAT relevance: Profusion frequently appears in reading passages about nature, history, or culture. It could show up as a vocabulary-in-context question, or it may appear among answer choices alongside near-synonyms like “abundance” or “surplus.”
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