Economic Growth Vocabulary

12 words in this vocabulary list

noun a large amount of something desirable or profitable

  • The recent oil discovery in the region has led to a financial bonanza for the local economy.
  • Finding that vintage car in the barn was a total bonanza!
  • Scoring tickets to the concert was a real bonanza.
  • Her unexpected promotion was a bonanza for her career.

adjective able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic

  • The buoyant economy is showing signs of steady growth.
  • She felt buoyant after receiving good news.
  • I'm feeling so buoyant today, nothing can bring me down!
  • His buoyant spirit lifted the mood of everyone around him.

verb to grow or develop quickly; to flourish or expand

  • The company's profits continue to burgeon as they expand into new markets.
  • The garden is starting to burgeon with all the new flowers blooming.
  • I can't believe how much his social media following has burgeoned in just a few months.
  • Her talent for painting began to burgeon after years of practice and dedication.

verb gerund or present participle form of the verb 'flourish', meaning to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way

adjective growing or developing in a healthy or vigorous way

  • The economy of the country is flourishing due to successful government policies.
  • The new bakery in town is really flourishing, they have the best pastries!
  • Her online business is totally flourishing, she's making bank!
  • The garden of ideas in his mind is flourishing with creativity and innovation.

noun the act of increasing in size or developing

verb denotes an action or a state of being, in this case, the act of increasing in size or developing

adjective describing the act of increasing or developing

  • The growing demand for renewable energy sources is driving innovation in the industry.
  • I've noticed a growing interest in organic gardening among my friends.
  • The party scene in this town is growing, man. It's getting wild!
  • Her growing resentment towards her boss was evident in her body language.

verb to increase in size or develop

adjective having reached full size or maturity

  • Over the years, the company has grown into a multinational corporation.
  • I can't believe how much our garden has grown since we planted those seeds.
  • She's really grown into her own style since starting college.
  • His passion for music has grown into a full-fledged career.

noun a railway or bus service operating between urban areas, especially as a means of commuter transport

  • The interurban railway system connected cities and towns in the early 20th century.
  • We took the interurban bus to get to the concert in the next town.
  • Let's hop on the interurban train to go shopping in the city.
  • The interurban exchange of ideas between the two departments led to a successful collaboration.

verb to grow too large or mature for something; to surpass or exceed in growth or development

  • Children often outgrow their clothes as they continue to grow taller.
  • I used to love that band, but I think I've outgrown their music now.
  • I used to be really into video games, but I've outgrown them now.
  • As we mature, we outgrow certain behaviors and attitudes that no longer serve us.

noun a large or sufficient amount or quantity; an abundance

adjective existing in abundance; plentiful

  • There is plenty of evidence to support the research findings.
  • Don't worry, there's plenty of food at the party.
  • I've got plenty of cash to spend on the concert tickets.
  • She has plenty of love to give to those around her.

adjective adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case 'slow' describes the speed of something

  • The progress of the project has been slow due to unforeseen challenges.
  • I'm sorry I'm walking so slow, my feet are killing me.
  • Why are you so slow in catching up with the latest trends?
  • Time seems to slow down when I'm waiting for something exciting to happen.

noun a region in the southern part of the United States known for its warm climate and economic growth

  • The Sunbelt region of the United States is known for its warm climate and rapid economic growth.
  • I love visiting the Sunbelt because of the sunny weather and laid-back lifestyle.
  • Let's head down to the Sunbelt for some fun in the sun!
  • The Sunbelt of opportunity is shining bright for those looking to start a new business.

verb to grow or increase in size, amount, or intensity

  • The value of the property accresce over time due to its prime location.
  • The number of customers accresce during the holiday season.
  • Her popularity accresced after the release of her latest album.
  • As the sun sets, the beauty of the landscape accresces, creating a mesmerizing scene.