Economic Trends Vocabulary

noun a person who lives in a city

• The city dweller was accustomed to the hustle and bustle of urban life.
• The city dweller loved exploring all the trendy cafes and shops in the city.
• The city dweller was a real city slicker, always dressed to impress.
• The city dweller felt like a small fish in a big pond, surrounded by towering skyscrapers.

verb to have a tendency or inclination towards something

• Studies have shown that children tend toward imitating the behaviors of their parents.
• I've noticed that my friends tend toward choosing pizza whenever we go out to eat.
• People in this neighborhood tend toward hanging out at the park on weekends.
• His writing style tends toward the poetic, with lots of vivid descriptions and emotional language.

noun a significant increase or improvement

• The economy is showing signs of an upswing after a period of stagnation.
• There seems to be an upswing in interest for the new restaurant in town.
• I can feel an upswing in my mood after hanging out with friends.
• With each setback, she pushed herself harder, determined to ride the upswing of success.

noun a gradual increase and decrease in intensity or size

verb to increase and decrease gradually in intensity or size

• The moon's phases wax and wane in a predictable cycle.
• My interest in that hobby tends to wax and wane depending on my mood.
• My motivation to exercise can wax and wane like a rollercoaster.
• The popularity of that trend will wax and wane over time.