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

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

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

Ex: The rewards points are accruing on your credit card with every purchase you make .
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accretion
[noun]

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

Ex: The language evolved through the accretion of borrowed words .
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the action of bringing separate things together into a single clustered whole

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

Ex: The politician worked hard to aggrandize his reputation among voters .
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to amass
[Verb]

to gather or come together into one group or place

Ex: Reporters amassed outside the courthouse for the big trial .
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affluence
[noun]

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

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capacious
[Adjective]

able to hold a large quantity

Ex: The library ’s capacious shelves were filled with books from floor to ceiling .
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commodious
[Adjective]

having plenty of space for movement and storage

Ex: Her new office was much more commodious than the cramped cubicle she had before .
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copious
[Adjective]

very great in number or amount

Ex: The artist had a copious supply of paint to complete the large mural .
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the quality or state of being extremely abundant

Ex: Walking through the bustling city streets , one encounters a cornucopia of sights , sounds , and experiences , reflecting the vibrant energy of urban life .
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to expand, swell, or stretch beyond the normal or usual size

Ex: The tire started to distend as it absorbed more air from the pump .
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thumping
[Adjective]

having significant or impressive size and scale

Ex: The construction team completed the project, leaving behind a thumping structure that dominated the city skyline.
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flourish
[noun]

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

Ex: The team's recent victories marked a flourish that energized their fan base.
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imperceptible
[Adjective]

so slight or gradual that it cannot be noticed

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inordinate
[Adjective]

much more than what is normal, reasonable, or expected

Ex: The inordinate delay in processing the paperwork caused frustration among applicants .
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prodigious
[Adjective]

impressively great in amount or degree

Ex: The novel is a prodigious work , spanning over a thousand pages .
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to make something spread or reach a wider area or more people

Ex: The artist propagated his style through several exhibitions .
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replete
[Adjective]

containing an abundance of something

Ex: An array of international dishes made the buffet replete with flavors .
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rife
[Adjective]

containing a large amount of something that is usually unpleasant

Ex: The market was rife with opportunities for investment .
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rampant
[Adjective]

characterized by unchecked, aggressive, or uncontrollable behavior

Ex: Misinformation on social media is rampant during crises .
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satiety
[noun]

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

Ex: His constant travel eventually led to satiety and a desire to stay home .
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surfeit
[noun]

an overabundance of anything

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voluminous
[Adjective]

having abundant fabric that creates a large silhouette

Ex: He chose a voluminous robe that draped elegantly over his shoulders .
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unabated
[Adjective]

continuing at the same high level

Ex: His curiosity about the universe remained unabated even in old age .
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array
[noun]

a striking or remarkable collection of things presented together

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to have a rapid development or growth

Ex: The startup company burgeoned quickly , attracting investors and expanding its market share .
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including the entirety of something

Ex: The team decided to overhaul the project lock, stock, and barrel to meet the deadline.
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gamut
[noun]

the entirety or full spectrum of something

Ex: The art exhibition showcases a gamut of artistic styles , from abstract paintings to realistic sculptures , appealing to various artistic preferences .
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tinge
[noun]

a slight presence of an emotion, quality, or characteristic

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pittance
[noun]

a sum of money that is very insufficient

Ex: They offered him a pittance for the artwork , far less than its true value .
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modicum
[noun]

a relatively small degree of a good and desirable thing

Ex: The project was completed with a modicum of enthusiasm despite the tight deadline .
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