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cornucopia
Noun
Meaning:
Abundant; profuseness; overgrowth; an inexhaustible store; plenitude;
Usage:
My mother is a shopping addict who has a cornucopia of clothing that fills three
closets
The passengers can choose from a cornucopia of activities during the voyage
luddite
Noun
Meaning:
A person opposed to new technology or ways of working;
Usage:
Over time, however, the number of Luddites has shrunk
After all these years of being teased for being a Luddite, it was heartening to
discover that the machines were hated for both the related job losses and also for
threatening a way of life
apocryphal
Adjective
Meaning:
Of doubtful authenticity; being of questionable authenticity; questionable; spurious;
well known but probably not true
Usage:
The old man often shared apocryphal ghost stories with anyone who would listen
My younger brother does not believe that the apocryphal tale of Santa Claus is
false
Rather than search for the truth about history, many individuals simply accept
apocryphal legends
scurrilous
Adjective
Meaning:
Using or given to coarse language; meant to offend; expressing offensive
reproach; abusive, offensive; something that is said or done to ruin a person’s
reputation
Usage:
Suman got Namita fired by telling the boss scurrilous lies about Namita
myriad
Noun
Meaning:
A large indefinite number; too numerous to be counted;
Usage:
The chef prepares chicken in myriad ways, including fried or baked with lime and
pepper granita
For a while it was uncomfortable outdoors because of the myriads of tiny flying
insects
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