# Size & Degree Upper Intermediate

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- CEFR: B2 (Upper-intermediate)
- Theme: Synonyms & Antonyms
- Words: 20
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Vocabulary for size, amount and degree with more precision — substantial, scarce, swift and overdue — grading quantity from minimal to immense, and pace from…

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## Word list

* **substantial** /səbˈstænʃəl/: The formal word for large, used about a sum of money or a rise in something. — “The company reported a **substantial** increase in profits.”
* **scarce** /skɛrs/: The opposite of plentiful — not easily available. — “Fresh water is **scarce** in this region.”
* **excessive** /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/: Another word for too much — more than is reasonable, often said to criticize something. — “Critics said the movie's violence was **excessive**.”
* **trivial** /ˈtrɪviəl/: The opposite of important — too small to matter. — “It's just a **trivial** mistake, nothing to worry about.”
* **ample** /ˈæmpəl/: Another word for enough — plenty, with time or space to spare. — “We arrived with **ample** time to spare before the flight.”
* **sparse** /spɑrs/: The opposite of dense — spread thinly, with very little in a large area. — “The forest became **sparse** as we climbed higher.”
* **minimal** /ˈmɪnəməl/: The opposite of substantial — extremely small in size or amount. — “The changes to the plan were **minimal**.”
* **adequate** /ˈædəkwət/: Another word for satisfactory — just enough for a particular purpose. — “The hotel room was small but **adequate**.”
* **immense** /ˌɪˈmɛns/: Another word for huge — used in more formal or literary writing. — “The project required an **immense** amount of planning.”
* **insufficient** /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/: The opposite of adequate — not enough for what is needed. — “The evidence was **insufficient** to prove his guilt.”
* **punctual** /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/: The formal word for on time, used about a person who never keeps others waiting. — “My manager is always **punctual** and expects the same from us.”
* **swift** /swɪft/: The formal word for fast, used about a response or reaction. — “The government's response to the crisis was **swift**.”
* **sluggish** /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/: The opposite of energetic — moving or working slowly. — “The traffic was **sluggish** during rush hour.”
* **prompt** /prɑmpt/: Another word for quick — a reply or action that comes without any delay. — “She sent a **prompt** reply to every email.”
* **overdue** /ˈoʊvərˈdu/: The opposite of punctual — happening later than it should. — “This report is three weeks **overdue**.”
* **prolonged** /prəˈlɔŋd/: The formal word for long-lasting, used about pain, delays or arguments. — “The dispute caused a **prolonged** delay at the airport.”
* **fleeting** /ˈflitɪŋ/: The opposite of lasting — present for only a very short time. — “He caught a **fleeting** glimpse of her in the crowd.”
* **brisk** /brɪsk/: Another word for swift — a quick, energetic pace, especially walking. — “We went for a **brisk** walk before breakfast.”
* **lengthy** /ˈlɛŋθi/: Another word for prolonged — used about a process or discussion that takes longer than expected. — “After a **lengthy** discussion, they finally agreed.”
* **periodic** /ˌpɪriˈɑdɪk/: Another word for occasional — used in formal writing about something that happens at regular intervals. — “The machine needs **periodic** maintenance to keep running well.”

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