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 clothing eliminated save eliminated essential budget costs change include adjusted financial travel ensure dining Variable month cut spending necessary discretionary adjusted track month flexible identify consistent reduced 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 .