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📝 Here is a Reading-focused IELTS vocabulary list — words that commonly appear in Academic Reading passages (Band 7–9 level). These are not just “advanced words,” but words you must recognize quickly while scanning. ⸻ 📖 50 Essential IELTS Reading Vocabulary Words 💚 Research & Studies 1. Hypothesis – proposed explanation 2. Empirical – based on observation 3. Data – information collected 4. Findings – results 5. Evidence – proof 6. Analysis – detailed examination 7. Correlation – relationship between two things 8. Implication – possible effect 9. Theory – explanation system 10. Methodology – research method ⸻ 💙 Increase / Decrease (Very Common in Passages) 11. Surge – sudden increase 12. Decline – decrease 13. Fluctuate – change irregularly 14. Diminish – reduce 15. Expand – grow 16. Escalate – increase quickly 17. Drop sharply – fall suddenly 18. Peak – highest point 19. Stabilise – become steady 20. Gradual – slow change ⸻ 🧡 Cause & Effect (Matching Headings / T/F/NG) 21. Attribute to – say is caused by 22. Result from – be caused by 23. Bring about – cause 24. Consequence – result 25. Outcome – final result 26. Factor – element that influences 27. Influence – affect 28. Impact – strong effect 29. Underlie – be the real cause 30. Account for – explain ⸻ 💗 Opinion & Argument (Passage Author’s View) 31. Claim – state without proof 32. Contend – argue 33. Assert – state strongly 34. Criticise – express disapproval 35. Challenge – question validity 36. Advocate – support publicly 37. Oppose – disagree 38. Controversial – debated 39. Skeptical – doubtful 40. Consensus – general agreement ⸻ ❤️ Description & Contrast (Matching Headings) 41. Whereas – in contrast 42. Although – despite 43. However – but 44. Similarly – in the same way 45. In contrast – opposite 46. Nevertheless – despite that 47. Subsequently – after that 48. Prior to – before 49. Predominantly – mainly 50. Notably – importantly ✈️ @IELTSComma ✈️ @IELTSCommachannel