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bumper
1.
bum
per
Noun

a bar that is attached to the back and front of a vehicle to reduce damage in time of an accident

She noticed a small dent on the rear bumper from a previous accident.

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luxuriant
2.
luxuriant
Adjective

(of hair) thick, rich, and abundant

Her luxuriant hair flowed down her back like a silken waterfall.

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proliferation
3.
pro
li
fe
ra
tion
Noun

a sudden and fast growth or increase in something

The proliferation of smartphones has revolutionized how we communicate.

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upswing
4.
up
swing
Noun

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

The company experienced an upswing in sales after launching their new product line.

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upsurge
5.
up
surge
Noun

an abrupt increase in strength, number, etc.

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

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augmentation
6.
aug
men
ta
tion
Noun

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

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

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increment
7.
inc
re
ment
Noun

an increase in someone's salary that happens at regular intervals

She received a salary increment after completing her professional development program.

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soar
8.
soar
Verb

to go higher while flying

The eagle soared high above the cliffs, scanning the landscape for prey.

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snowball
9.
snow
ball
Noun

a ball of snow pressed together, typically for throwing in play

The children made a snowball and tossed it across the yard.

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