5 Different Sets of Useful PTE Vocabulary
With
Synonyms, English Meanings, and Nepali Meanings
Each set contains
10–12 words organized by theme, making them easy to remember and apply
in Speaking and Writing tasks.
SET 1: Trends & Changes
Useful
for describing graphs, charts, and processes.
|
Word |
Synonym(s) |
English
Meaning |
Nepali Meaning (नेपाली) |
|
|
1 |
Increase |
Rise, Grow,
Climb |
To become
larger in amount or number |
वृद्धि हुनु (briddhi hunu) |
|
2 |
Decrease |
Decline, Drop,
Fall |
To become
smaller in amount or number |
घट्नु (ghatnu) |
|
3 |
Fluctuate |
Oscillate,
Vary, Waver |
To change
frequently up and down |
उतारचढाव हुनु (utarchadhav hunu) |
|
4 |
Stable |
Steady,
Constant, Unchanged |
Not changing;
fixed |
स्थिर (sthir) |
|
5 |
Peak |
Summit,
Maximum, High point |
The highest
point or level |
शिखर (shikhar) |
|
6 |
Plummet |
Plunge, Crash,
Dive |
To fall
suddenly and steeply |
एक्कासी घट्नु (ekkasi ghatnu) |
|
7 |
Soar |
Surge,
Skyrocket, Rocket |
To rise rapidly
to a high level |
उच्च गतिमा बढ्नु (uchcha gatima badhnu) |
|
8 |
Gradual |
Slow, Steady,
Progressive |
Happening
slowly over time |
क्रमिक (kramik) |
|
9 |
Dramatic |
Sharp,
Significant, Marked |
Sudden and
noticeable |
नाटकीय (natakiya) |
|
10 |
Momentum |
Impetus, Drive,
Force |
The strength of
movement or growth |
गति (gati) |
|
11 |
Plateau |
Level off,
Stabilize, Flat |
To reach a
level and stop increasing |
समथर (samathar) |
|
12 |
Surge |
Rush, Flood,
Upsurge |
A sudden
powerful increase |
अचानक बृद्धि (achanak briddhi) |
SET 2: Comparisons & Contrasts
Useful
for comparing data, categories, or ideas.
|
Word |
Synonym(s) |
English
Meaning |
Nepali
Meaning (नेपाली) |
|
|
1 |
Similar |
Alike,
Comparable, Analogous |
Having
qualities in common |
समान (samaan) |
|
2 |
Identical |
Exact, Same,
Equivalent |
Exactly alike |
एकै (ekai) |
|
3 |
Distinct |
Different,
Separate, Unique |
Clearly
different or separate |
छुट्टै (chhuttai) |
|
4 |
Contrast |
Difference,
Disparity, Divergence |
A clear
difference between two things |
विपरीतता (viparitata) |
|
5 |
Outweigh |
Surpass,
Exceed, Override |
To be greater
or more important than |
भन्दा बढी हुनु (bhanda badhi hunu) |
|
6 |
Comparative |
Relative,
Proportional, Related |
Measured by
comparison with something |
तुलनात्मक (tulanatmak) |
|
7 |
Significant |
Notable,
Considerable, Marked |
Important or
noticeable |
महत्त्वपूर्ण (mahattvapurna) |
|
8 |
Margin |
Gap, Space,
Difference |
The amount by
which one thing differs |
फरक (pharak) |
|
9 |
Equally |
Evenly,
Similarly, Fairly |
In the same
manner or degree |
बराबर (barabar) |
|
10 |
Precede |
Come before,
Lead, Antecede |
To come before
in time or order |
अघि हुनु (aghi hunu) |
|
11 |
Subsequent |
Following,
Later, Consequent |
Coming after
something |
पछिको (pachhiko) |
|
12 |
Conversely |
On the other
hand, In contrast |
Used to
introduce a contrasting point |
यसको विपरीत (yasko viparit) |
SET 3: Processes & Sequences
Useful
for flowcharts, diagrams, and step-by-step descriptions.
|
Word |
Synonym(s) |
English
Meaning |
Nepali
Meaning (नेपाली) |
|
|
1 |
Commence |
Begin, Start,
Initiate |
To start
something |
सुरु गर्नु (suru garnu) |
|
2 |
Subsequently |
Afterward,
Later, Consequently |
After something
else |
पछि (pachhi) |
|
3 |
Ultimate |
Final, Last,
Conclusive |
The last or
final stage |
अन्तिम (antim) |
|
4 |
Phase |
Stage, Step,
Period |
A distinct
period or stage in a process |
चरण (charan) |
|
5 |
Transform |
Convert,
Change, Alter |
To change
completely into something new |
रूपान्तरण (rupantaran) |
|
6 |
Generate |
Produce,
Create, Form |
To make
something happen or exist |
उत्पन्न गर्नु (utpanna garnu) |
|
7 |
Evolve |
Develop,
Progress, Emerge |
To develop
gradually |
विकसित हुनु (vikasit hunu) |
|
8 |
Culminate |
Peak, Climax,
End |
To reach the
highest point or final stage |
चरम बिन्दुमा पुग्नु (charam binduma pugnu) |
|
9 |
Initiate |
Launch, Begin,
Trigger |
To cause
something to start |
प्रारम्भ गर्नु (prarambh garnu) |
|
10 |
Terminate |
End, Finish,
Conclude |
To bring
something to an end |
समाप्त गर्नु (samapta garnu) |
|
11 |
Sequential |
Successive,
Consecutive, Ordered |
Following a
logical order |
क्रमिक (kramik) |
|
12 |
Intermediary |
Middle,
Intermediate, Median |
In the middle
of a process |
मध्यवर्ती (madhyavarti) |
SET 4: Cause, Effect & Reasoning
Useful
for expressing reasons, results, and logical connections.
|
Word |
Synonym(s) |
English
Meaning |
Nepali
Meaning (नेपाली) |
|
|
1 |
Consequence |
Result,
Outcome, Aftermath |
A result or
effect of an action |
परिणाम (parinam) |
|
2 |
Attributable |
Assignable, Due
to, Traceable |
Caused by
something |
कारण (karan) |
|
3 |
Implication |
Inference,
Suggestion, Ramification |
A likely result
or effect |
प्रभाव (prabhav) |
|
4 |
Trigger |
Spark, Prompt,
Activate |
To cause
something to happen |
उत्प्रेरित गर्नु (utprerit garnu) |
|
5 |
Inevitable |
Unavoidable,
Certain, Inescapable |
Certain to
happen |
अपरिहार्य (apariharya) |
|
6 |
Contribute |
Aid, Foster,
Promote |
To be a factor
in causing something |
योगदान दिनु (yogdan dinu) |
|
7 |
Impact |
Effect,
Influence, Repercussion |
A powerful
effect or influence |
प्रभाव (prabhav) |
|
8 |
Propagate |
Spread,
Disseminate, Transmit |
To spread or
cause to spread |
फैलाउनु (phailaunu) |
|
9 |
Precipitate |
Hasten,
Accelerate, Trigger |
To cause
something to happen suddenly |
छिटो पार्नु (chhito parnu) |
|
10 |
Derive |
Obtain,
Extract, Acquire |
To get
something from a source |
प्राप्त गर्नु (prapt garnu) |
|
11 |
Catalyst |
Stimulus,
Impetus, Spur |
Something that
speeds up a process |
उत्प्रेरक (utprerak) |
|
12 |
Correlation |
Connection,
Association, Link |
A mutual
relationship between two things |
सहसम्बन्ध (sahasambandh) |
SET 5: Academic & Descriptive Adjectives
Useful
for adding precision and sophistication to your answers.
|
Word |
Synonym(s) |
English
Meaning |
Nepali
Meaning (नेपाली) |
|
|
1 |
Significant |
Notable,
Considerable, Remarkable |
Large enough to
be important or noticeable |
महत्त्वपूर्ण (mahattvapurna) |
|
2 |
Marginal |
Slight,
Minimal, Small |
Very small in
degree or amount |
अल्प (alp) |
|
3 |
Substantial |
Large,
Considerable, Major |
Of considerable
amount or size |
पर्याप्त (paryapta) |
|
4 |
Prevalent |
Common,
Widespread, Frequent |
Existing or
occurring widely |
प्रचलित (prachalit) |
|
5 |
Adequate |
Sufficient,
Enough, Suitable |
Enough in
quantity or quality |
पर्याप्त (paryapta) |
|
6 |
Crucial |
Critical,
Vital, Essential |
Extremely
important |
अत्यावश्यक (atyavashyak) |
|
7 |
Apparent |
Clear, Evident,
Obvious |
Clearly visible
or understood |
स्पष्ट (spashta) |
|
8 |
Complex |
Complicated,
Intricate, Elaborate |
Consisting of
many different connected parts |
जटिल (jatil) |
|
9 |
Diverse |
Various,
Assorted, Multifarious |
Showing a great
variety |
विविध (vividh) |
|
10 |
Rapid |
Fast, Swift,
Quick |
Happening very
quickly |
द्रुत (drut) |
|
11 |
Intrinsic |
Inherent,
Innate, Natural |
Belonging
naturally; essential |
आन्तरिक (antarik) |
|
12 |
Predominant |
Dominant, Main,
Primary |
Having the
greatest influence or importance |
प्रमुख (pramukh) |
QUICK REVISION CHEAT
SHEET (Grouped by Function)
|
Function |
Top
5 Words |
|
Upward Trends |
Increase, Soar,
Surge, Climb, Peak |
|
Downward Trends |
Decrease,
Decline, Plummet, Drop, Fall |
|
Stability |
Stable,
Constant, Plateau, Steady, Unchanged |
|
Comparisons |
Similar,
Identical, Distinct, Contrast, Conversely |
|
Processes |
Commence,
Subsequently, Phase, Transform, Ultimate |
|
Cause &
Effect |
Consequence,
Trigger, Impact, Inevitable, Contribution |
|
Descriptive |
Significant,
Substantial, Marginal, Complex, Diverse |
SAMPLE SENTENCES FOR
PTE (Using These Words)
1.
Line
Graph: "The number
of tourists increased significantly between 2010 and 2015, but fluctuated
slightly after that."
2.
Bar
Chart: "The
service sector accounts for the largest share of employment, which is substantially
higher than agriculture."
3.
Pie
Chart: "Renewable
energy constitutes 40% of the total electricity generation, which is a significant
achievement."
4.
Process
Diagram: "The
process commences with the collection of raw materials, subsequently
followed by the manufacturing phase."
5.
Map: "The industrial area has
transformed from farmland, which has had a significant impact on the
local environment."
6.
Comparison: "Urban literacy rates are considerably
higher than rural rates, which shows a clear contrast in educational
access."
7.
Conclusion: "To conclude, it is evident
that renewable energy adoption has contributed positively to reducing
carbon emissions."
EXAM TIPS FOR USING
VOCABULARY
|
Tip |
Explanation |
|
Don't
overcomplicate |
Use advanced
words naturally; don't force them |
|
Use synonyms |
Avoid repeating
the same word (use "increase" then "rise") |
|
Use
collocations |
"Significant
increase," "sharp decline," "steady growth" |
|
Practice with
templates |
Insert these
words into your template answers |
|
Speak clearly |
Pronunciation
matters more than vocabulary complexity |
|
Learn 3-5 per
day |
Focus on one
set at a time for better retention |
