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C2 Level Wordlist - Quantity

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Quantity, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
bumper
bumper
[Adjective]

having an unusually large or abundant quantity of something, often exceeding expectations or norms

Ex: This year's bumper harvest of wheat ensured there would be plenty of grain for the entire region. 
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superabundant
superabundant
[Adjective]

existing in an amount or quantity that is more than sufficient

Ex: Researchers were surprised to find a superabundant population of a rare butterfly species in the remote meadow. 
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luxuriant
luxuriant
[Adjective]

characterized by abundant and rich growth

Ex: The garden displayed luxuriant blooms in a riot of colors, attracting butterflies and bees. 
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skimpy
skimpy
[Adjective]

lacking in adequacy or fullness

Ex: The restaurant offered a skimpy portion of fries with the meal. 
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measly
measly
[Adjective]

pitifully small or inadequate

Ex: The employee received a measly bonus at the end of the year, much less than expected. 
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astronomical
astronomical
[Adjective]

incredibly large in quantity or vast in scope, often to the point of being beyond comprehension or imagination

Ex: The cost of the new space mission was astronomical, reaching billions of dollars. 
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meager
meager
[Adjective]

lacking in quantity, quality, or extent

Ex: The family survived on a meager income, struggling to make ends meet. 
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exiguous
exiguous
[Adjective]

extremely small in size or amount

Ex: The explorer had an exiguous supply of food for the long journey through the wilderness. 
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copious
copious
[Adjective]

(of discourse) abundant in ideas or information

Ex: The book is copious in its exploration of the historical context, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding. 
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myriad
myriad
[Adjective]

too much to be counted

Ex: In the vast desert, there are myriad stars visible in the night sky. 
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to decrement

to reduce the size, amount, or number of something

Ex: The team decided to decrement the budget for the upcoming project. 
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to deduct
to deduct
[Verb]

to subtract or take away an amount or part from a total

Ex: The teacher instructed the students to deduct points for incorrect answers on the quiz. 
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to curtail

to place limits or boundaries on something to reduce its scope or size

Ex: Rising costs have led many companies to curtail benefits and perks for employees in recent years. 
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to tail off

to decrease in quantity, intensity, or level over time

Ex: The excitement of the event began to tail off towards the end. 
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to dwindle

to diminish in quantity or size over time

Ex: The water level in the reservoir began to dwindle during the dry season. 
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to soar
to soar
[Verb]

to increase rapidly to a high level

Ex: The price of Bitcoin soared to an all-time high last week. 
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to snowball

to increase or grow rapidly and uncontrollably

Ex: The social media campaign began to snowball, gaining widespread attention and support. 
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upswing
upswing
[noun]

an improvement or increase in something such as intensity, level, or amount

Ex: The company experienced an upswing in sales after launching their new product line. 
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abatement
abatement
[noun]

a reduction or lessening in the intensity, degree, or amount of something

Ex: The city implemented noise abatement measures to reduce the impact of traffic sounds in residential areas. 
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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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augmentation

the act or process of adding the amount, value, or size of something

Ex: The recent augmentation of staff has significantly improved the efficiency of the department. 
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proliferation

a sudden and fast growth or increase in something

Ex: The proliferation of smartphones has revolutionized how we communicate. 
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upsurge
upsurge
[noun]

an abrupt increase in strength, number, etc.

Ex: There was an unexpected upsurge in stock prices following the positive earnings report. 
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