| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accretion | Gradual increase by added layers. |
| 2. | accumulation | Gradual buildup over time. |
| 3. | advance | Forward progress or improvement. |
| 4. | advancement | Movement toward a better stage. |
| 5. | amplification | Increase in amount, size, or effect. |
| 6. | appreciation | Increase in value. |
| 7. | ascent | An upward movement or rise. |
| 8. | augmentation | An increase or enlargement. |
| 9. | betterment | Improvement in condition or quality. |
| 10. | bloom | A flourishing or flowering stage. |
| 11. | blossoming | Development into a successful state. |
| 12. | boom | A period of rapid expansion. |
| 13. | boost | An increase or improvement. |
| 14. | broadening | Expansion in range or understanding. |
| 15. | buildup | A gradual increase or accumulation. |
| 16. | burst | A sudden period of increase. |
| 17. | capital gain | Increase in an asset’s value. |
| 18. | cell proliferation | Increase in cell numbers. |
| 19. | cultivation | Development through care or effort. |
| 20. | deepening | Increase in depth or intensity. |
| 21. | development | Progress toward a fuller state. |
| 22. | differentiation | Development into specialized forms. |
| 23. | dilatation | The act of widening. |
| 24. | dilation | Widening or expansion. |
| 25. | distension | Expansion from internal pressure. |
| 26. | emergence | Coming into existence or prominence. |
| 27. | enhancement | Improvement in value or quality. |
| 28. | enlargement | An increase in size. |
| 29. | escalation | A rapid increase in intensity. |
| 30. | evolution | Gradual development or change. |
| 31. | expansion | An increase in size or scope. |
| 32. | explosion | A sudden rapid increase. |
| 33. | extension | An increase in range or length. |
| 34. | flourishing | Healthy and successful development. |
| 35. | flowering | A stage of full development. |
| 36. | foliation | Development of leaves. |
| 37. | formation | Process of being developed or shaped. |
| 38. | fostering | Encouragement of development. |
| 39. | fruition | Achievement of full development. |
| 40. | gain | An increase or added amount. |
| 41. | germination | Beginning of plant development. |
| 42. | headway | Progress toward a goal. |
| 43. | heightening | Increase in degree or intensity. |
| 44. | hike | A sharp increase, often in price. |
| 45. | hyperplasia | Increase in cells within tissue. |
| 46. | hypertrophy | Enlargement of tissue or organ. |
| 47. | improvement | A change for the better. |
| 48. | increase | A rise in amount or size. |
| 49. | increment | A small increase or addition. |
| 50. | inflation | Increase in prices or size. |
| 51. | inflorescence | Flower cluster growth. |
| 52. | intensification | Increase in strength or intensity. |
| 53. | jump | A sudden increase. |
| 54. | leap | A large sudden increase. |
| 55. | lengthening | Increase in length or duration. |
| 56. | lift | An upward boost or improvement. |
| 57. | magnification | Apparent or actual enlargement. |
| 58. | maturation | Process of becoming fully developed. |
| 59. | maturity | A fully developed state. |
| 60. | modernization | Development toward current standards. |
| 61. | morphogenesis | Development of biological form. |
| 62. | multiplication | Increase by growing in number. |
| 63. | neoplasm | Abnormal tissue growth. |
| 64. | nurturing | Development through care and support. |
| 65. | offshoot | A branch or resulting development. |
| 66. | ontogeny | Development of an individual organism. |
| 67. | optimization | Improvement toward best performance. |
| 68. | outgrowth | A natural development or result. |
| 69. | progress | Forward movement or improvement. |
| 70. | progression | A steady movement forward. |
| 71. | proliferation | Rapid increase in number. |
| 72. | prosperity | Successful, thriving condition. |
| 73. | rally | A recovery or upward movement. |
| 74. | rebound | A return to higher levels. |
| 75. | recovery | Return to a better condition. |
| 76. | reinforcement | Strengthening or increase in support. |
| 77. | renaissance | Renewed development or activity. |
| 78. | resurgence | A renewed rise or increase. |
| 79. | revival | Renewed activity or strength. |
| 80. | rise | An upward increase or movement. |
| 81. | shaping | Development into a particular form. |
| 82. | spike | A sharp sudden increase. |
| 83. | spread | Expansion over a wider area. |
| 84. | spurt | A short sudden increase. |
| 85. | strengthening | Increase in strength or stability. |
| 86. | surge | A sudden strong increase. |
| 87. | swelling | An increase in size or volume. |
| 88. | thickening | Increase in thickness. |
| 89. | thriving | Healthy successful development. |
| 90. | transformation | Major change or development. |
| 91. | tumor | Abnormal mass of tissue. |
| 92. | tumour | Abnormal mass of tissue. |
| 93. | unfolding | Gradual development or revelation. |
| 94. | upsurge | A sudden strong increase. |
| 95. | upswing | An upward trend or improvement. |
| 96. | uptick | A small upward increase. |
| 97. | upturn | A change toward improvement. |
| 98. | urbanization | Growth of urban areas. |
| 99. | value increase | A rise in worth. |
| 100. | widening | Increase in width or scope. |
