profusion
Definitions of profusion
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something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
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a quantity that is more than what is appropriate
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the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
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The Great Gatsby
Nick Carraway rents a summer house in Long Island where he befriends his mysterious neighbor Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire who hides behind an extravagant and decadent lifestyle.
"The Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe
In an attempt to hide from a horrific plague, Prince Prospero locks himself in a castle with a thousand guests—but Death finds a way in. Read the full text here. Click here to explore other works by Edgar Allan Poe.
