to vary Verbs 1. to vary (intrans.) = to be different in different situations Prices can vary enormously. 2. to vary something (trans.) = to change We may vary these rates in line with interest rates.

Adjectives varying (only before noun) = not all the same Staff members have varying levels of experience. various (only before noun) = different and more than a few Fiat launched a new model available in various colours.

varied = including a wide range of things or people If you want to be healthy you must have a varied diet. variable = capable of being changed; changing often The temperature in the main building is variable. INvariable

Nouns variable = something that can change and affect the result All these variables can affect a student’s performance. INvariable variance = differences between two or more similar things A recent study has found wide variance in death rates nationwide.

variant = something that is related to another thing but is not exactly the same There are many variants of the basic structure. variation = the existence of differences in amount, number, level, form, etc The businesses showed a dramatic variation in how they treated their staff. variety = a collection of people, ideas or things all different from one another People practice yoga for a variety of reasons.

Words frequently used with VARIETY: astonishing bewildering endless enormous great huge immense infinite rich wide

Insert the appropriate form of the verb VARY or words derived from it: 1. The rate of growth ___________considerably between different industries. 2. These systems are infinitely ___________. 3. Considerable __________ was found in the terms offered by different banks. 4. The opportunities the job offers are many and ________. 5. Cable TV offers much more _______ than normal TV. 6. Attempts have been made to help, with ______ degrees of success. 7. For ________ reasons, it has not been possible to carry out improvements. VARIES VARIABLE VARIATION VARIED VARIETY VARYING VARIOUS