Vocabulary
Study the following vocabulary.
Describing trends 2
level off – to become stable at a certain level after a period of increase or decrease
slight – a very small movement up or down
gradual – a slow, even movement up or down
dramatic – a large, sudden, perhaps unexpected movement up or down
collapse – a huge, sudden fall, usually with disastrous consequences
recover – to move back up to a previous level after a period of decline or poor performance
steady – movement that is even and controlled, without large changes
freeze – to stop something completely, fixing it at a level, as a price or rate
jump – a single quick, large movement, usually upwards
dip – a small, sudden movement downwards