Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Abundance & Proliferation

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)

(particularly related to money) to gradually increase in amount or number

Ex: The investment recently accrued significant dividends for the shareholders .

the process of something growing or increasing slowly over time as new parts are added

Ex: The museum 's collection grew through the steady accretion of rare artifacts .

the action of bringing separate things together into a single clustered whole

Ex: Economic growth led to the agglomeration of industries in one region .

to make someone or something more powerful, important, or wealthy

Ex: The ruler aggrandized himself by taking control of more territories .
to amass [verb]

to gather or come together into one group or place

Ex: The children amassed around the teacher for storytime .

the state of having a large amount of money, valuable possessions, or other material resources

Ex: His affluence was evident from his expensive cars and private jet .
capacious [adjective]

able to hold a large quantity

Ex: The capacious auditorium was designed to seat thousands of people comfortably .
commodious [adjective]

having plenty of space for movement and storage

Ex: They chose the house because of its commodious living room , perfect for hosting large gatherings .
copious [adjective]

very great in number or amount

Ex: The historian found copious records detailing the events of the ancient civilization .

the quality or state of being extremely abundant

Ex: Her imagination is a cornucopia of creative ideas .

to expand, swell, or stretch beyond the normal or usual size

Ex: The frog 's throat distended as it prepared to emit its distinctive croak .
thumping [adjective]

having significant or impressive size and scale

Ex:
flourish [noun]

an impressive and successful act or period marked by achievement or excellence

Ex: The company enjoyed a flourish of innovation that boosted its market value .
imperceptible [adjective]

so slight or gradual that it cannot be noticed

Ex: The shift in tone was imperceptible to most listeners .
inordinate [adjective]

much more than what is normal, reasonable, or expected

Ex: She received an inordinate amount of praise for her small contribution to the project .
prodigious [adjective]

impressively great in amount or degree

Ex: The factory 's output has increased to a prodigious level this year .

to make something spread or reach a wider area or more people

Ex: The leader propagated a sense of unity among the team members .
replete [adjective]

containing an abundance of something

Ex: The library , replete with rare books , was a treasure trove for researchers .
rife [adjective]

containing a large amount of something that is usually unpleasant

Ex: During the summer , the area was rife with mosquitoes , making outdoor activities difficult .
rampant [adjective]

characterized by unchecked, aggressive, or uncontrollable behavior

Ex: Rumors ran rampant , fueling public panic .
satiety [noun]

the feeling of having eaten or experienced enough of something, so you no longer want more

Ex: The dessert was delicious , but I stopped out of satiety .
surfeit [noun]

an overabundance of anything

Ex: A surfeit of sunlight can damage sensitive plants .
voluminous [adjective]

having abundant fabric that creates a large silhouette

Ex: The fashion show featured voluminous skirts inspired by Renaissance styles .
unabated [adjective]

continuing at the same high level

Ex: The crowd 's excitement continued unabated until the final whistle .
array [noun]

a striking or remarkable collection of things presented together

Ex: The fashion show featured an array of stunning designs .

to have a rapid development or growth

Ex: The city 's skyline burgeoned as new skyscrapers were constructed .
gamut [noun]

the entirety or full spectrum of something

Ex: The conference addressed a gamut of topics , ranging from technological advancements to social issues .
tinge [noun]

a slight presence of an emotion, quality, or characteristic

Ex: She felt a tinge of jealousy when she heard the news .
pittance [noun]

a sum of money that is very insufficient

Ex: Her hourly wage amounted to a pittance , barely covering her daily expenses .
modicum [noun]

a relatively small degree of a good and desirable thing

Ex: He has a modicum of talent for painting , though he mostly keeps it as a hobby .
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