IELTS Academic Writing

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accumulateTo gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of something.TOEFL · IELTSacknowledgeto admit or recognize something as true; to show appreciationSAT · TOEFL · IELTSadequateSatisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity; sufficient.SAT · TOEFL · IELTSadvocateTo publicly recommend or support a particular cause or policy.SAT · TOEFL · IELTSaggregateA whole formed by combining several separate elements.SAT · TOEFL · IELTSalbeitAlthough; even though.IELTSallocateTo distribute resources or duties for a particular purpose.TOEFL · IELTSambiguousOpen to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.GRE · SAT · TOEFL · IELTSambitiousHaving a strong desire and determination to succeed; requiring exceptional effor…TOEFL · IELTSambivalentHaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.GRE · TOEFL · IELTSanalogyA comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.GRE · SAT · TOEFL · IELTSanalyseTo examine methodically by separating into parts and studying their interrelatio…IELTSanticipateTo regard as probable and make preparations for; to expect.TOEFL · IELTSapparentclearly visible or understood; seeming or appearing to be trueSAT · TOEFL · IELTSapproachto come near or closer to something; a method or way of dealingSAT · IELTSargueTo give reasons or evidence in support of an idea or opinion.TOEFL · IELTSarticulateTo express ideas clearly and effectively in speech or writingTOEFL · IELTSaspectA particular part or feature of something.TOEFL · IELTSassertTo state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.TOEFL · IELTSassumeTo suppose something to be the case without proof.TOEFL · IELTSattributeA quality or characteristic belonging to something; to regard as caused byTOEFL · IELTS

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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

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debateA formal discussion on a topic; an argument about a contested subject.TOEFL · IELTSdecadeA period of ten years.IELTSdeclineA gradual and continuous decrease in strength, numbers, or quality.TOEFL · IELTSdeduceTo arrive at a conclusion by reasoning from evidenceTOEFL · IELTSdeficitThe amount by which something falls short; a lack or shortage.IELTSdefineTo state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of something.TOEFL · IELTSdemonstrateTo clearly show the existence or truth of something by evidence or argument.TOEFL · IELTSderiveTo obtain something from a source; to trace back to an originTOEFL · IELTSdescriptionA spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.TOEFL · IELTSdevelopmentThe process of growing or being developed; a new product or event.IELTSdifferentiateTo recognise or ascertain what makes someone or something different; to make dis…TOEFL · IELTSdimensionAn aspect or feature of a situation; a measurable extent of some kind.TOEFL · IELTSdiscourseWritten or spoken communication or debate; a formal discussion of a topic.TOEFL · IELTSdiscrepancyA lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts or claims.GRE · IELTSdiscussTo talk or write about a topic in detail, taking into account different ideas an…TOEFL · IELTSdisproportionateToo large or too small in comparison with something else.IELTSdisputeA disagreement or argument; to question the truth or validity of something.IELTSdistinguishTo recognize or point out a difference; to make different.TOEFL · IELTSdiverseShowing a great deal of variety; very different.TOEFL · IELTSdominantHaving power and influence over others; most important or influential.TOEFL · IELTSdynamicCharacterised by constant change, activity, or progress.IELTS

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illustrateTo explain or make something clear by using examples, charts, or pictures.TOEFL · IELTSimpactA marked effect or influence on someone or somethingTOEFL · IELTSimplementTo put a decision, plan, or agreement into effect.TOEFL · IELTSimplicationA conclusion that can be drawn from something although not explicitly stated; an…GRE · TOEFL · IELTSimplyTo suggest or indicate something without saying it directly.TOEFL · IELTSimposeTo force something unwelcome to be accepted or put in place.TOEFL · IELTSinadequateLacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient.IELTSincentiveA thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something.TOEFL · IELTSinconsistencyThe fact of having parts that do not agree with or match each other.IELTSincreaseA quantitative change in which a value becomes larger; the amount by which a qua…GRE · IELTSindicateTo point out or show; to be a sign of something.TOEFL · IELTSindicatorA thing that indicates the state or level of something; a sign or measure.IELTSindividualSingle; separate; a single human being distinct from a group.IELTSinequalityA mathematical statement that compares two expressions using symbols such as <, …GRE · IELTSinevitablecertain to happen; unable to be avoided or escapedSAT · TOEFL · IELTSinfluenceThe capacity or power to have an effect on someone or something.TOEFL · IELTSinfrastructureThe basic physical and organisational structures needed for the operation of a s…IELTSinherentExisting in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.GRE · TOEFL · IELTSinitiativeThe ability to assess and take action independently; a new plan or process.IELTSinsufficientNot enough; inadequate.IELTSintegrateTo combine or incorporate parts into a whole; to bring into equal membership.TOEFL · IELTSintendTo have a course of action as one's purpose or objective.IELTSinterpretTo explain the meaning of information or an action.TOEFL · IELTSintroduceTo bring something into a system, organisation, or place for the first time.IELTSinvestigateTo carry out a systematic or formal inquiry into; to research.TOEFL · IELTSissueAn important topic or problem for debate or discussion.TOEFL · IELTS

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parameterA limit or boundary which defines the scope of a process or activity.TOEFL · IELTSparaphraseTo express the meaning of something using different words, typically to simplify…TOEFL · IELTSpatternA regular and intelligible form or sequence discernible in data.TOEFL · IELTSpeakThe highest point or greatest degree of something.IELTSpersistentContinuing firmly or obstinately; refusing to give up.IELTSperspectiveA particular way of regarding something; a point of viewTOEFL · IELTSphenomenonA fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose ca…TOEFL · IELTSplausibleSeeming reasonable or probable; appearing valid or acceptable.SAT · IELTSpolicyA course or principle of action adopted by a government, organisation, or indivi…IELTSpositiveA number greater than zero; in mathematics, belonging to the set of values on th…GRE · IELTSpotentialHaving the capacity to develop into something in the future; latent ability.TOEFL · IELTSpredominantPresent or exerting control as the strongest or main elementTOEFL · IELTSpremiseA previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows.TOEFL · IELTSprevalentWidespread in a particular area or at a particular time.IELTSprimarilyFor the most part; mainly; in the first place.IELTSprincipleA fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for reasoning.TOEFL · IELTSprioritySomething regarded as more important than other things; precedence in order.IELTSprocessA series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.TOEFL · IELTSprofoundvery great or intense; showing deep understanding; far-reachingGRE · SAT · IELTSproportionAn equation stating that two ratios are equal; a relationship between quantities…GRE · TOEFL · IELTSproposeTo put forward an idea or plan for consideration or discussion.TOEFL · IELTSproveTo demonstrate the truth or existence of something by evidence or argument.IELTS

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rangeThe difference between the largest and smallest values in a data set; also, the …GRE · TOEFL · IELTSrateA measure of one quantity expressed in relation to another; the speed of change.IELTSreasonA cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.IELTSrecogniseTo acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of something.IELTSreflectTo think deeply or carefully about something; to be a sign or consequence of.TOEFL · IELTSreformTo make changes in order to improve something; a change made for improvement.TOEFL · IELTSrefuteTo prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false; to deny or contradict.TOEFL · IELTSregulateTo control or maintain the rate or speed of a machine; to control by law or rule…IELTSreinforceTo strengthen or support, especially with additional material or people.TOEFL · IELTSrelationshipThe way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected.TOEFL · IELTSrelevantClosely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.TOEFL · IELTSrelianceDependence on or trust in someone or something.IELTSrequireTo need or depend on something for a purpose; to make something necessary.TOEFL · IELTSresearchThe systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources.TOEFL · IELTSresolveTo settle or find a solution to a problem or dispute.IELTSresponseA verbal or written answer; a reaction to a stimulus.IELTSrestrictTo put a limit on; to keep under control.TOEFL · IELTSretainTo continue to have or to keep possession of something.TOEFL · IELTSrevealTo make previously unknown or secret information known.TOEFL · IELTSrigidUnable to be changed; strict; not flexible.IELTSroleThe function assumed by or assigned to a person or thing in a particular situati…IELTS