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

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
to accrue
to accrue
[Verb]

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

Ex: Interest accrues on the savings account, allowing the balance to grow steadily over the years. 
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accretion
accretion
[noun]

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

Ex: The slow accretion of knowledge shaped her expertise. 
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agglomeration

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

Ex: The rapid agglomeration of small villages created a sprawling city. 
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to aggrandize

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

Ex: The company's new policies are designed to aggrandize the CEO's influence. 
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to amass
to amass
[Verb]

to gather or come together into one group or place

Ex: Fans began to amass outside the stadium before the concert. 
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affluence
affluence
[noun]

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

Ex: The family enjoyed a life of affluence in their luxurious mansion. 
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capacious
capacious
[Adjective]

able to hold a large quantity

Ex: The capacious living room easily accommodated the large gathering of guests. 
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commodious
commodious
[Adjective]

having plenty of space for movement and storage

Ex: Despite the car's compact exterior, the interior is commodious, offering ample legroom and cargo space. 
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copious
copious
[Adjective]

very great in number or amount

Ex: After the rainfall, there were copious puddles on the streets. 
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cornucopia

the quality or state of being extremely abundant

Ex: The library provides a cornucopia of resources for students. 
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to distend

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

Ex: After a large meal, his stomach began to distend, causing discomfort. 
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thumping
thumping
[Adjective]

having significant or impressive size and scale

Ex: The company celebrated a thumping success with the launch of its groundbreaking product, gaining widespread acclaim. 
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flourish
flourish
[noun]

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

Ex: The artist's career saw a remarkable flourish after her first gallery exhibition. 
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imperceptible
imperceptible
[Adjective]

so slight or gradual that it cannot be noticed

Ex: The temperature dropped by an imperceptible degree. 
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inordinate
inordinate
[Adjective]

much more than what is normal, reasonable, or expected

Ex: His inordinate amount of time spent playing video games affected his academic performance. 
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prodigious
prodigious
[Adjective]

impressively great in amount or degree

Ex: The earthquake caused a prodigious amount of damage to the city. 
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to propagate

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

Ex: Social media helps spread messages and propagate trends worldwide. 
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replete
replete
[Adjective]

containing an abundance of something

Ex: The basket was replete with fresh fruits, ready for the picnic. 
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rife
rife
[Adjective]

containing a large amount of something that is usually unpleasant

Ex: The report indicated that the town was rife with corruption and unethical practices. 
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rampant
rampant
[Adjective]

characterized by unchecked, aggressive, or uncontrollable behavior

Ex: Crime was rampant in the city after the blackout. 
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satiety
satiety
[noun]

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

Ex: After the big meal, a sense of satiety settled over the guests. 
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surfeit
surfeit
[noun]

an overabundance of anything

Ex: He felt a surfeit of energy after a long nap. 
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voluminous
voluminous
[Adjective]

having abundant fabric that creates a large silhouette

Ex: She wore a voluminous gown that swept across the ballroom floor. 
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unabated
unabated
[Adjective]

continuing at the same high level

Ex: The storm raged on with unabated force throughout the night. 
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array
array
[noun]

a striking or remarkable collection of things presented together

Ex: The buffet offered an impressive array of international dishes. 
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to burgeon

to have a rapid development or growth

Ex: The tech industry continues to burgeon with the introduction of innovative products. 
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lock, stock, and barrel

including the entirety of something

Ex: They sold the business lock, stock, and barrel to a large corporation. 
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gamut
gamut
[noun]

the entirety or full spectrum of something

Ex: The new library's collection covers the gamut of literary genres, from classic literature to contemporary fiction. 
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tinge
tinge
[noun]

a slight presence of an emotion, quality, or characteristic

Ex: His voice carried a tinge of sadness. 
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pittance
pittance
[noun]

a sum of money that is very insufficient

Ex: Despite working long hours, he was paid a mere pittance for his efforts. 
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modicum
modicum
[noun]

a relatively small degree of a good and desirable thing

Ex: She showed a modicum of patience while waiting for the results. 
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