IELTS Academic Writing
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capacityThe maximum amount that something can contain; the ability to do something.TOEFL · IELTScategoryA class or division of people or things regarded as having particular shared cha…TOEFL · IELTScentralOf the greatest importance; principal; fundamental.IELTSchallengeTo question or dispute the truth or validity of something; a difficult task.TOEFL · IELTScharacteristicA feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing.TOEFL · IELTSciteTo quote or refer to as evidence or justification.TOEFL · IELTSclaimTo state or assert something as fact, especially without proof.TOEFL · IELTSclarifyTo make a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.TOEFL · IELTScoefficientA numerical or constant factor placed before a variable in an algebraic expressi…GRE · SAT · IELTScoherentLogical, consistent, and forming a unified wholeTOEFL · IELTScohesionThe action or fact of forming a united whole; logical connection between parts o…TOEFL · IELTScomparativeRelating to or based on comparison; measured or estimated by comparison.IELTScompellingEvoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.IELTScomplexConsisting of many different and connected parts; not straightforward.TOEFL · IELTScomplexityThe state of having many parts and being difficult to understand or find answers…TOEFL · IELTScomprehensiveIncluding or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.TOEFL · IELTSconcedeTo admit that something is true or valid after initially denying or resisting it…TOEFL · IELTSconcentrateTo direct one's attention or effort; to increase the strength or density of some…TOEFL · IELTSconceptAn abstract idea or general notion representing something.TOEFL · IELTSconciseGiving a lot of information clearly and in few words; brief but comprehensive.TOEFL · IELTSconcludeTo arrive at a judgement or opinion by reasoning.TOEFL · IELTSconfirmTo establish the truth or correctness of something previously believed or suspec…TOEFL · IELTSconsequentthe result in a conditional statement; the 'then' partSAT · IELTSconsistentActing or done in the same way over time; compatible or in agreement with.TOEFL · IELTSconstituteTo be a part of a whole; to formally establishTOEFL · IELTScontendTo assert something as a position in an argument; also, to struggle or compete.GRE · IELTScontextualiseTo place or study in a particular context; to make clear the circumstances surro…IELTScontrastThe state of being strikingly different from something else in comparison.TOEFL · IELTScontributeTo give something in order to help achieve a resultTOEFL · IELTScontroversyProlonged public disagreement or heated discussion.TOEFL · IELTSconventionA widely accepted practice, standard, or norm within a particular group or field…GRE · TOEFL · IELTScorrelationA mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.SAT · IELTScounterargumentAn argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory.TOEFL · IELTScounterbalanceA weight or force that balances another; to have an equal and opposing effect.IELTScounterpartA person or thing that fulfils the same function in a different context.TOEFL · IELTScriteriaPrinciples or standards by which something may be judged or decided.TOEFL · IELTScritiqueA detailed analysis and assessment of something.TOEFL · IELTScrucialDecisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.TOEFL · IELTS E
effectA change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.IELTSefficientAchieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.TOEFL · IELTSelaborateInvolving many carefully arranged parts; to explain in more detailTOEFL · IELTSemergeTo come out from a concealed or difficult position; to become apparent.TOEFL · IELTSemphasisSpecial importance, value, or prominence given to something.TOEFL · IELTSempiricalBased on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.GRE · TOEFL · IELTSenhanceTo intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of some…GRE · SAT · TOEFL · IELTSensureTo make certain that something will occur or be the case.TOEFL · IELTSenvironmentalRelating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition.IELTSestablishTo set up or lay the groundwork for; to show something to be true.TOEFL · IELTSevaluateTo form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; to assess.TOEFL · IELTSevidenceThe available facts or information indicating whether a belief is true or valid.TOEFL · IELTSexcerptA short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing.IELTSexplicitStated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.TOEFL · IELTSexposeTo make visible; to subject someone to a risk or unpleasant experience.IELTSextentThe area covered by something; the degree to which something is the case.IELTS