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| abound | verb: To be present in great quantities or numbers; to be well supplied; to be filled Yasuni National Park in Ecuador is a rainforest where many diverse plant and animal life _abound_. |
| aggregate | adj: Constituting or amounting to a mass, sum, or whole While one raindrop is insignificant, the _aggregate_ effect of a downpour can overwhelm a city. |
| congregate | verb: To come together in a group; assemble The schoolchildren _congregate_ on the playground for roll call before morning classes begin. |
| dearth | noun: A scarce supply; lack; famine A _dearth_ of sufficient space finally led the family to look for a new house. |
| devoid | adj: Without; untouched by; destitute The Mojave Desert in the southwest United States is _devoid_ of the vegetation and natural resources found in abundance throughout much of the rest of the country. |
| discrete | adj: Apart from others; separate; individually distinct When assembled, the fifty _discrete_ puzzle pieces reveal a picture of a basset hound wearing a ridiculous hat. |
| enumerate | verb: To determine the number of; count; to specify items individually Considering the frequency with which states and borders change in that part of the world, one would be hard pressed to _enumerate_ the current European countries. |
| federation | noun: An organization formed by merging several groups, states, or parties; the act of uniting; confederacy Prior to the Civil War, the southern states formed a _federation_ to oppose northern dominance. |
| flaunt | verb: To display conspicuously or ostentatiously; to show off Argyle was so eager to _flaunt_ his new sedan that he drove past the country club five times this morning. |
| garner | verb: To gather and store; to amass or acquire Squirrels must _garner_ food during warmer months in order to survive the long winter. |
| homogeneity | noun: Composition from identical parts, characteristics, or values Though she hadn't traveled far on her own, the _homogeneity_ of the forest surroundings made it difficult for Erin to find her way back to the campsite. |
| legion | noun: A large military unit or regiment; an army; a large number or multitude Cedrick dreamed of running away and joining the French Foreign _Legion_ for a life of adventure. |
| modicum | noun: A small amount Shannon hadn't even a _modicum_ of sympathy when Isabella was sent to detention for cheating on a vocabulary quiz. |
| multifarious | adj: Having many different parts; numerous and varied The finance tycoon became involved with _multifarious_ causes such as economic justice, racial equality, and global warming before he ran for mayor. |
| myriad | adj: Consisting of a very great, but indefinite, number; countless; composed of numerous, diverse elements Of the _myriad_ plants in this world, only the eucalyptus sustains the finicky koala. |
| prevalence | noun: Widespread; in general use or acceptance The _prevalence_ of wireless internet access makes it possible to send an e-mail even in remote locations. |
| prodigious | adj: Extraordinary in amount, size, or degree; astonishing Rembrandt van Rijn produced a _prodigious_ number of drawings, some of which were merely preliminary sketches of future paintings. |
| replete | adj: Abundantly supplied or provided; completely filled to satisfaction The yacht came _replete_ with china, silver, crystal, and even a butler to serve meals. |
| scant | adj: Having a small or insufficient supply; limited; meager There's a _scant_ amount of sunlight north of the Arctic Circle through the winter, but summer days last forever. |
| spare | adj: Kept in reserve; extra or in excess of what is needed; not excessive or lavish Tires are notoriously prone to punctures and flats, so always keep a _spare_ one in your trunk. |
