MEANINGS:
Diminish: To make smaller or less or to cause to appear so.
Dramatically: Of
or relating to drama or the theater.
Rocket: A
vehicle or device propelled by one or more rocket engines, especially such a
vehicle designed to travel through space.
Gain: To come
into possession or use of; acquire
Boost: To
raise or lift by pushing up from behind or below
Jump: To
spring off the ground or other base by a muscular effort of the legs and feet.
Halve: To
divide (something) into two equal portions or parts.
Rapid: Moving,
acting, or occurring with great speed. See Synonyms at fast.
Trough: A
long, narrow, generally shallow receptacle for holding water or feed for
animals.
Steep: Having a sharp inclination;
precipitous.
Sharp: Having
a thin edge or a fine point suitable for or capable of cutting or piercing.
Gradually: Advancing
or progressing by regular or continuous degrees.
Soar: To
rise, fly, or glide high and with little apparent effort.
Surge: To
rise and move in a billowing or swelling manner.
Steady: Firm
in position or place; fixed.
Slump: To
fall or sink heavily; collapse.
Peak: A
tapering, projecting point; a pointed extremity.
Plummet: Something
that weighs down or oppresses; a burden.
Downturn: A
tendency downward, especially in business or economic activity.
