lesson 11: size and amount

abound (intrans v)

to be great in number or amount / to be fully supplied or filled; teem

amplitude (n)

greatness of size; magnitude / fullness / breadth or range, as of intelligence

augment (trans v)

to make greater, as in size, extent, or quantity; increase / in music, to increase (an interval) by a half tone

brevity (n) 

briefness of duration / concise expression; terseness 

commensurate (adj)

of the same size, extent, or duration / corresponding in size or degree; proportionate

diminish (trans v)

to make smaller or less or cause to appear smaller or less / to detract from the authority, rank, or prestige of / in music to reduce by a half tone

infinitesimal (adj)

immeasurably or incalculably tiny 

modicum (n)

a small amount or quantity

prodigious (adj)

impressively great in size, force, or extent; enormous / extraordinary; marvelous

quota (n)

a proportional share assigned to a group or a member of a group; allotment / a maximum or fixed number or amount