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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Level & Intensity

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
to die down

to gradually decrease in intensity, volume, or activity

Ex: The laughter in the comedy club began to die down as the comedian wrapped up the show. 
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to outnumber

to be greater in number than someone or something else

Ex: The students outnumbered the teachers in the classroom. 
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to narrow
to narrow
[Verb]

to make something more limited or restricted in width

Ex: The construction workers narrowed the road to create space for a bike lane. 
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pace
pace
[noun]

the rate or speed at which something progresses or changes

Ex: The pace of technological innovation has accelerated rapidly over the past decade. 
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abundance
abundance
[noun]

a large quantity or amount of something

Ex: The garden was filled with an abundance of blooming flowers in the spring. 
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to wear off

(of an emotion) to gradually become less intense

Ex: The joy from the surprise wore off after a few hours. 
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to swarm
to swarm
[Verb]

to be filled or crowded with large numbers of people, animals, or things

Ex: The garden swarmed with butterflies in the spring. 
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numerous
numerous
[Adjective]

indicating a large number of something

Ex: The library has numerous books on various subjects. 
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upturn
upturn
[noun]

an improvement or a positive change in a situation, especially in the economy or business

Ex: The upturn in the economy was welcomed by businesses across the country. 
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deficiency

the condition of not having enough of something essential, expected, or required, whether in amount, quality, or strength

Ex: The test showed a serious iron deficiency. 
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to boost
to boost
[Verb]

to increase or enhance the amount, level, or intensity of something

Ex: Drinking a cup of coffee in the morning can boost your energy levels. 
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frequency
frequency
[noun]

the number of times an event recurs in a unit of time

Ex: The frequency of his visits to the gym increased over the summer. 
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to exacerbate

to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse or more severe

Ex: Ignoring the issue can exacerbate the problems in the long run. 
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fluctuation

the irregular or unpredictable variation in something over time, characterized by alternating changes

Ex: The stock market experienced significant fluctuations last week. 
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cascade
cascade
[noun]

a large, continuous flow or outpouring of something, such as light, hair, or even emotions, falling or spreading downward in abundance

Ex: Her hair fell in a golden cascade over her shoulders. 
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drop in the ocean

a very small or insignificant amount compared to what is required, desired, or expected to have a meaningful impact

Ex: His donation was generous, but it was just a drop in the ocean of what the project required. 
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to crop up

to appear or arise unexpectedly, often referring to a problem, issue, or situation that was not previously anticipated or planned for

Ex: Just before the event, technical difficulties cropped up, causing a slight delay in the scheduled program. 
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awash
awash
[Adjective]

filled or overwhelmed with a large amount of something

Ex: Her mind was awash with worry. 
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to brim
to brim
[Verb]

to be full of a particular quality or feeling

Ex: She was brimming with confidence before the presentation. 
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