Select the most appropriate synonym for the highlighted word.
There were a plethora of options available to the applicant.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3, i.e., excess.
Synonym Concept: Finding the word with the same or very similar meaning
Meaning of the given word:
plethora means an extremely large or excessive amount of something
Example there was a plethora of food at the party
Explanation:
excess means more than what is necessary or usual, matching the meaning of plethora
Correction:
Replace plethora with excess to keep the meaning intact
Final sentence: There were an excess of options available to the applicant.
Conclusion: The correct synonym is excess.