fluctuate
/ˈflʌktʃueɪt/
fluc · tu · ate
ˈflʌk · tʃu · eɪt
English Definition
v. change up and down
Significado en Español
fluctuar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dao động, biến động
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Example Sentence
Oil prices fluctuate daily.
油价天天波动。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
fluct(flow)+uate(move)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “fluctuate”?
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A
stabilize
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B
vary
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C
decline
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D
improve
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B — vary.
“fluctuate” means v. change up and down
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Gas prices tend to ______ sharply from one week to the next.
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A
freeze
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B
settle
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C
steady
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D
fluctuate
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D — fluctuate.
“fluctuate” means v. change up and down
Common questions about “fluctuate”
What does “fluctuate” mean?
fluctuate — v. change up and down. In Chinese: 波动，起伏.
How do you pronounce “fluctuate”?
fluctuate is pronounced /ˈflʌktʃueɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: fluc · tu · ate.
How do you use “fluctuate” in a sentence?
Oil prices fluctuate daily. (油价天天波动。)
What are synonyms for “fluctuate”?
change, vary — all close in meaning to fluctuate (v. change up and down).
Is “fluctuate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. fluctuate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “fluctuate”?
fluct(flow)+uate(move)
