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

to gradually decrease in intensity, volume, or activity

to be greater in number than someone or something else

to make something more limited or restricted in width

the rate or speed at which something progresses or changes

a large quantity or amount of something

(of an emotion) to gradually become less intense

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

indicating a large number of something

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

filled or overwhelmed with a large amount of something

to be full of a particular quality or feeling