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TOEFL & IELTS Academic Vocabulary

TOEFL and IELTS academic vocabulary flashcards for essays, lectures, reading, and exam prep.

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About this deck

This TOEFL and IELTS academic vocabulary deck reviews words that appear often in essays, lectures, reading passages, and exam instructions. It is meant for learners who need more precise academic English.

The current deck is a focused academic vocabulary set. It can still grow into larger writing, reading, listening, and chart-description packs.

64cards

Intermediate to advanced English learnerslevel

TOEFL, IELTS, ESL, and academic English learnersaudience

What you will learn

Academic verbs and nouns common in exam tasks.
Vocabulary for analysis, comparison, evidence, and argument.
Words useful in TOEFL lectures and IELTS writing.
A base for more advanced academic English review.

How to study this deck

After each card, make a short phrase using the word in an academic sentence.
Mark words you understand passively but do not use actively.
Review before writing practice so the vocabulary moves into production.

Recommended study setup

Start with about 18 cards per session; the full deck is roughly 4 first-pass packs.
Use every missed word in one original sentence before rating it as learned.
Use quiz mode after one recall pass; study notes appear only after you answer.

Scope

This deck does not cover every TOEFL or IELTS word family. It is a focused academic vocabulary deck for recall and exam preparation.

All 64 cards in this deck

Front	Back
Analyze	To examine something carefully by separating it into parts.
Assess	To judge the value, quality, or importance of something.
Clarify	To make an idea easier to understand.
Consequence	A result or effect of an action.
Contrast	To compare in order to show differences.
Demonstrate	To show clearly with evidence or examples.
Emphasize	To give special importance to something.
Evidence	Information that supports a claim or belief.
Infer	To reach a conclusion from evidence and reasoning.
Significant	Important or large enough to be noticed.
Trend	A general direction of change or development.
Valid	Logical, reasonable, or legally acceptable.
Approach	A way of dealing with or thinking about a problem.
Constitute	To make up or form something.
Derive	To obtain or develop something from a source.
Establish	To set up or prove firmly.
Hypothesis	A proposed explanation to be tested by research.
Interpret	To explain the meaning of something.
Method	A systematic way of doing something.
Phenomenon	An observable fact or event.
Principle	A basic rule, truth, or belief.
Require	To need something as necessary.
Sufficient	Enough for a particular purpose.
Vary	To differ or change from one case to another.
Acknowledge	To accept or recognize that something is true.
Advocate	To publicly support an idea, policy, or action.
Allocate	To distribute resources or time for a purpose.
Attribute	To say that something was caused by or belongs to a source.
Coherent	Clear, logical, and well organized.
Compile	To collect information from different sources.
Complement	To add to something in a way that improves it.
Component	One part of a larger system or object.
Conclude	To decide something after considering evidence.
Consistent	Not changing; in agreement with something else.
Context	The situation or background that helps explain meaning.
Criteria	Standards used to judge or decide something.
Data	Information used for analysis or decision-making.
Decline	To become smaller, weaker, or less common.
Define	To explain the exact meaning of a word or idea.
Depict	To show or describe something in words, images, or data.
Dimension	An aspect, feature, or measurable extent of something.
Distinct	Clearly different or separate.
Evaluate	To judge the quality, value, or importance of something.
Evolve	To develop gradually over time.
Factor	Something that contributes to a result.
Fluctuate	To rise and fall irregularly.
Framework	A basic structure for organizing ideas or information.
Function	The purpose or role of something.
Illustrate	To explain or make clear with examples.
Indicate	To show, suggest, or point out.
Maintain	To keep something at the same level or continue to claim it.
Outcome	The final result of a process or action.
Parameter	A limit, boundary, or measurable factor.
Perspective	A particular way of thinking about something.
Predict	To say what is likely to happen in the future.
Process	A series of actions or changes that produce a result.
Proportion	A part, share, or comparative amount.
Restrict	To limit or control something.
Section	One part of a text, chart, lecture, or process.
Shift	A change in position, direction, or emphasis.
Source	Where information, evidence, or a claim comes from.
Stable	Not changing much; steady.
Subsequent	Happening after something else.
Survey	A study that collects information from people.

Frequently asked questions

Is this deck for TOEFL or IELTS?

It can help with both because the deck focuses on general academic English used in reading, lectures, essays, and explanations.

Does it include example sentences?

The current public deck uses concise definitions. A future expanded version should add examples and collocations.

How should ESL learners study these cards?

Use each word in a short sentence after reviewing it. Active use is more valuable than passive recognition alone.

Is the TOEFL & IELTS Academic Vocabulary flashcard deck free?

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