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IELTS Academic Vocabulary: 30 Key Words
Thirty academic words and Task 1 trend verbs that appear again and again in IELTS Writing and Reading.
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analyse
To examine something in detail to understand it.
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assess
To judge the quality or importance of something.
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consequently
As a result; therefore.
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contrast
To show how two things differ.
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significant
Important; large enough to be noticed.
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predominantly
Mainly; for the most part.
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fluctuate
To rise and fall irregularly.
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surge
A sudden, large increase.
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plummet
To fall very quickly and steeply.
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peak
To reach the highest point.
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gradually
Slowly and by small steps.
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considerable
Large in amount or degree.
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negligible
So small that it is not worth considering.
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proportion
A part or share of a whole.
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trend
A general direction in which something is changing.
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namely
That is to say; specifically.
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whereas
Used to compare two different facts.
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inevitable
Certain to happen; unavoidable.
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substantial
Large in size, value or importance.
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hypothesis
An idea put forward to be tested.
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phenomenon
A fact or event that can be observed.
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urbanisation
The growth of towns and cities.
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sustainable
Able to continue without harming the environment.
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deforestation
The clearing of forests on a large scale.
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infrastructure
Basic systems such as roads, power and water supply.
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biodiversity
The variety of plant and animal life in an area.
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renewable
Able to be replaced naturally, such as wind or solar energy.
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decline
To become smaller or fewer.
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stabilise
To become steady after a period of change.
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dominate
To be the largest or most important part.
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