Fill in the Blanks Fill in the Blanks: Variable ExpensesOnline version Test your knowledge of variable expenses with this Fill in the Blanks game! by Aplus Language Academy 1 reduced financial consistent cut track adjusted discretionary identify travel include essential eliminated month change budget clothing costs flexible necessary save Variable eliminated ensure spending month dining adjusted expenses are that can from to . They are typically and can be or if . Examples of variable expenses entertainment , out , , and . These expenses are often non - and can be or back on to money . Unlike fixed expenses , which are necessary and , variable expenses are more and can be based on personal preferences and circumstances . It is important to and monitor variable expenses to they are within and to areas where can be reduced or .