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lofty - Very high

Bill had lofty ambitions and he was confident he would be rich and successful.

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gamut - The complete range or scope of something

The colored pencils ran the gamut from light blue to dark red.

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humongous - Huge; enormous

Next to the kitten, the Saint Bernard looked humongous.

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windfall - A large amount of money received unexpectedly.

The first thing that Alice did when she won the lottery was to hire a financial advisor to advise her about what to do with this windfall.

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Banquet - A large formal meal for many people, usually to celebrate a special event.

All the people who went on the company weekend looked forward to the banquet in the dining room.

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swath - A broad strip or area of something

The tractor waded through large swaths of grass until the entire field was covered.

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Metropolis - A large and densely populated city, often a major cultural, economic, or political center.

New York City is a bustling metropolis known for its diversity and nonstop energy.

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whopping - Very large

The veterinarian could barely lift up the cat who must have weighed a whopping 80 pounds.

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Jackpot - A large cash prize, typically won in a game of chance or lottery.

He won the jackpot in the lottery and became a millionaire overnight.

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bulge - Swell or expand to an unnatural extent

Alan loved drinking beer, but one of the unfortunate consequences of his drinking so much beer was that his belly bulged more than he liked.

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momentous - Important because of the effect it has on the future

Neil Armstrong's first step on the moon was a momentous event because it gave people the feeling that nothing was beyond their reach.

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pudgy - Slightly fat

Mark's dog Fido loved to eat, and as a result its body was a bit pudgy