Vocabulary of Diagrams and Charts

considerable/considerably

• notably large in size, amount, or extent

• slightly noticeable in size or amount

• very small or insignificant

• moderately large but not excessive

collapse

• a sudden failure or breakdown

• a gradual decline in performance

• a temporary setback

• an unexpected success

slight/slightly

• small in degree; inconsiderable

• large in size; significant

• moderate in amount; average

• extreme in nature; excessive

rise

• an increase in size, amount, or degree

• a decrease in size, amount, or degree

• a sudden drop in temperature

• a steady decline in performance

expansion

• the process of increasing in size, volume, or scope

• the act of reducing in size or volume

• a method of contraction

• the process of maintaining the same size

escalate

• to decrease or lessen gradually

• to increase or intensify, especially quickly or uncontrollably

• to stabilize or maintain at a level

• to confuse or complicate a situation

drop

• a reduction in level or amount

• an increase in height

• a sudden fall or decline

• a type of fruit

sharp/sharply

• having a sudden or abrupt change

• being pointed or having an edge

• having a strong flavor or taste

• being quick or fast in movement

extension

• the act of making something longer or larger

• a type of software application

• a method of communication

• a legal document for property

rapid/rapidly

• happening in a short time or at a great rate

• occurring slowly over time

• involving a gradual process

• taking place without urgency