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Why Dictionary.com chose plethora
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- First recorded in 1535鈥�45.
- Comes via New Latin from the Greek word 辫濒脓迟丑峁搑补, meaning 鈥渇ullness,鈥� which comes from 辫濒岣梩丑别颈苍, 鈥渢o fill, be full.鈥�
- Can also mean “overabundance.”
EXAMPLES OF PLETHORA
- After browsing through the bookstore, she was amazed by the plethora of books available on gardening.
- The tech conference featured a plethora of expert speakers discussing the latest innovations in artificial intelligence.
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Why Dictionary.com chose umbrage
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- First recorded around 1400鈥�50.
- From late Middle English, ultimately from Old French.
- Related to the word umbra, “shade; shadow,” which comes from the Latin word meaning, “shade; shadow.”
EXAMPLES OF UMBRAGE
- The professor’s umbrage at the student’s disrespectful behavior was palpable during class.
- His sarcastic remark caused her to take umbrage and storm out of the room in anger.
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Why Dictionary.com chose rangy
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- First recorded in 1865鈥�70.
- Comes from the noun range, which refers to an open region for grazing livestock.
- Range comes from the Old French word renge, meaning 鈥渞ow,鈥� which is a derivative of renc, 鈥渓ine,” related to rank,聽“a row or line of people.”
EXAMPLES OF RANGY
- The rangy horse galloped gracefully across the open field.
- The team’s star player was known for his rangy build and his ability to cover a lot of ground on the basketball court.
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