Unit 71: Number: statistics and quantity Flashcards
1
Q
twofold
A
multiplied by two
2
Q
quadruple
(v), (n)
A
increased by four times
3
Q
drastic
A
severe and sudden
4
Q
revise upwards
A
change to a higher number (you can revise sth downwards to a lower number)
5
Q
deviate from the norm
A
move away from the standard or accepted pattern
6
Q
fluctuate
A
keep going up and down
7
Q
seesaw
A
go up and down at regular intervals
8
Q
erratic
A
not regular and often changing suddenly; unpredictable
9
Q
aggregate (n)
A
total
10
Q
aggregate (V)
A
add up all the different amount
11
Q
blip
Last month’s rise in inflation was described by the chancellor as only a blip.
A
temporary change
12
Q
expenditure
A
the amount of money spent on sth
13
Q
discrepancy between
A
difference between two things that should be the same
14
Q
flawed
A
inaccurate, imperfect
15
Q
inconsistent with
A
not in agreement with
