IELTS Academic Task 1 – Vocabulary for Describing Trends

These flashcards cover essential verbs, adverbs, and noun phrases for describing numerical trends in IELTS Academic Task 1.

Fall

To move downward or decrease in amount, size, or level.

Drop

A sudden or noticeable fall in quantity or value.

Rise

To move upward or increase in amount, size, or level.

Increase

To make or become larger in amount, number, or degree.

Gradually

In a slow, step-by-step manner over time.

Steadily

In a consistent, even, and regular way without big fluctuations.

Sharply

Suddenly and by a large amount; dramatically.

Dramatically

In a striking or extreme manner; noticeably and rapidly.

Significantly

To a meaningful or considerable extent.

Remarkably

In an unusual or surprising way; noticeably.

Marginally

Slightly; by a small or insignificant amount.

Negligibly

To such a small extent that it can be disregarded.

Decrease

To become smaller or fewer in number, amount, or intensity.

Decline

A gradual or continuous decrease over time.

Drop Steadily

To decline at a constant, even pace without sudden changes.

Fall Gradually

To decrease slowly over a period of time.

Rise Sharply

To increase quickly and by a large amount.

Increase Dramatically

To grow or expand in size or number in a very noticeable way.

A dramatic increase

A very large and noticeable rise in numbers or amount.

A sharp fall

A sudden and significant decrease.

A gradual decline

A slow, progressive reduction over time.

A steady rise

A consistent, continual increase.

Graph

A diagram showing the relation between variable quantities, typically with axes.

Pie Chart

A circular chart divided into sectors illustrating numerical proportion.

Table

An arrangement of data in rows and columns for easy reference.

Show a downward trend

To display a pattern of continuous decrease over time.

Plummet

To fall very quickly and by a large amount.

Plunge

To decrease or drop suddenly and steeply.

Halve

To reduce to exactly half the original amount.

Dip

A small or temporary decrease before rising again.

Surge

A sudden, powerful upward movement or increase.

Grow

To increase gradually in size, amount, or importance.

Show an upward trend

To exhibit a pattern of continuous increase over time.

Double

To become twice as much in quantity or size.

Triple

To increase to three times the original amount.

Decrease considerably

To fall by a large or significant margin.

Decline slightly

To drop by a small, minor amount.

Negligible change

A change so small that it is barely measurable.

Steady growth

A consistent upward movement without significant fluctuations.

Significant increase

A noteworthy or substantial rise in quantity or value.