surfeit
/ˈsɜː.fɪt/
Group 31Difficulty 2/3
Definitions
- (noun)
- An excessive amount of something GRE
- (verb)
- To cause to desire no more of something as a result of having consumed too much GRE
Example in Context
The surfeit of information available online has paradoxically made it more difficult for consumers to identify reliable sources.
Synonyms
excessoverflowglut
Etymology
Means to overdo or overindulge, suggesting an excessive amount of something.
- sur- (Latin) — over
- facere (Latin) — to make or do
Memory Aid
🍰Sounds like “surfeit”
After eating ten pieces of cake, I exclaimed, 'I’ve had a SURFEIT of sweets — I’m a dessert GLOOT!'
Visual Association
🍽️An overflowing buffet table with mountains of food, where no one could possibly eat it all.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “surfeit” mean on the GRE?
surfeit (noun) means “An excessive amount of something”. The surfeit of information available online has paradoxically made it more difficult for consumers to identify reliable sources.
How to remember “surfeit” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “surfeit” sounds like “surfeit”. After eating ten pieces of cake, I exclaimed, 'I’ve had a SURFEIT of sweets — I’m a dessert GLOOT!'
What are synonyms for “surfeit”?
Common synonyms: excess, overflow, glut.