Top 100 high-frequency words (sample)
IELTS/TOEFL/TOEIC Core: analyse, approach, area, assess, assume, available, benefit, concept, consist, context, contract, create, data, define, derive, distribute, economy, environment, establish, estimate, evidence, export, factor, finance, formula, function, identify, income, indicate, individual, interpret, involve, issue, labour, legal, legislate, major, method, occur, percent, period, policy, principle, proceed, process, require, research, respond, role, section, sector, significant, similar, source, specific, structure, theory, vary.
For Writing Task 1 (IELTS/TOEFL): increase, decrease, rise, fall, fluctuate, peak, plateau, remain stable, double, triple, sharply, gradually, steadily, significantly, slightly.
Transition words: however, therefore, moreover, furthermore, consequently, in contrast, similarly, for example, as a result, in conclusion.
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