IELTS Cambridge Reading Vocabulary – 30 Days (Vocabulary Flashcards)

Vocabulary flashcards covering core Cambridge IELTS Reading terms from Days 1–4 of the study guide.

Analysis

The detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

Approach

A method or way of dealing with a task or problem.

Area

A particular region or part of a place.

Assessment

The act of evaluating or judging the quality or value of something.

Assume

To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.

Available

Ready for use or accessible.

Benefit

An advantage or positive outcome.

Concept

An abstract idea or general notion.

Consistent

Acting or done in the same way over time; reliable.

Constitutional

Relating to a constitution; allowed by the constitution.

Context

The circumstances forming the setting for a particular event.

Contract

A written or spoken agreement that is enforceable by law.

Create

To bring something into existence.

Data

Facts and statistics collected for reference or analysis.

Definition

A statement of the exact meaning of a word or concept.

Derive (from)

To obtain or extract something from a source.

Distribution

The way in which something is spread or shared.

Economic

Relating to the economy or economics.

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

Establish

To set up or found; to bring into existence.

Estimate

A rough calculation or judgment.

Indicate

To point out or signal something.

Individual

A single person.

Interpretation

An explanation or understanding of the meaning of something.

Involve

To include or require; to be connected with.

Issue

A matter or topic for discussion or concern.

Labour

Work, especially physical work; the workforce.

Legal

Permitted by law; relating to the law.

Major

Very important, large, or significant.

Method

A particular procedure for accomplishing something.

Occur

To happen or take place.

Percent

A part of a whole expressed as a fraction of 100.

Period

A length or portion of time.

Policy

A course of action adopted by an organization or government.

Principle

A fundamental truth or rule that guides behavior or reasoning.

Procedure

An established or official way of doing something.

Process

A series of actions or steps taken to achieve a result.

Require

To need something or make it obligatory.

Research

Systematic investigation into and study of materials to establish facts.

Response

A reaction or answer to a question or situation.

Role

The function or position of someone or something in a particular context.

Section

A part or subdivision of something.

Sector

A distinct part of an economy or activity.

Significant

Important or noteworthy; of considerable amount or impact.

Similar

Alike; having resemblance.

Source

A place, person, or thing from which something comes or is obtained.

Specific

Clearly defined or identified; precise.

Structure

The arrangement or organization of parts to form a whole.

Theory

A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the world.

Variable

A factor that can change or be changed; a quantity that may vary.

Achieve

To successfully reach a desired objective or result.

Acquisition

The act of gaining possession or control of something.

Administration

The process or activity of running an organization; management.

Affect

To have an influence on or cause a change in.

Appropriate

Suitable or proper in the circumstances.

Aspect

A particular part or feature of something.

Assistance

Help or support.

Category

A class or division of things sharing common characteristics.

Chapter

A major division in a book or document.