Comprehensive List of High-Frequency PTE Vocabulary

Comprehensive List of High-Frequency PTE Vocabulary

Categorized by the Four Skills: Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening

For each word, I have included:

• Synonyms (to help with Reading & Listening fill-in-the-blanks)
• Nepali meaning
• Example sentence (in English)

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1. SPEAKING VOCABULARY (Fluency & Pronunciation Focus)

These are common words used in Describe Image, Retell Lecture, and Repeat Sentence. They help you structure your response quickly.

Vocabulary	Synonyms	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)
Depicts	Shows, Illustrates, Portrays	चित्रण गर्दछ (Chitran gardacha)	The graph depicts a steady rise in population over the last decade.
Illustrates	Demonstrates, Shows, Displays	प्रदर्शन गर्दछ (Pradarshan gardacha)	This pie chart illustrates the market share of five different companies.
Significant	Substantial, Considerable, Notable	महत्त्वपूर्ण (Mahatwapurna)	There has been a significant increase in online shopping since 2020.
Fluctuate	Vary, Oscillate, Change	उतारचढाव हुनु (Utar-chadhav hunu)	The stock prices tend to fluctuate wildly during economic crises.
Peak	Summit, Maximum, Apex	चरम बिन्दु (Charam bindu)	The temperature is expected to peak at 40 degrees Celsius today.
Decline	Decrease, Drop, Fall	गिरावट (Giravat)	We can see a sharp decline in the number of wild tigers in this region.
Overall	Generally, On the whole, All in all	समग्रमा (Samagrama)	Overall, the data suggests that renewable energy is becoming more popular.
Notably	Particularly, Especially, Remarkably	विशेष गरी (Bishesh gari)	Notably, the sales figures doubled in the final quarter.
Apparently	Evidently, Seemingly, Clearly	स्पष्ट रूपमा (Spashta rupma)	Apparently, the company is planning to open a new branch next year.
According to	As per, In line with, Based on	अनुसार (Anusar)	According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.

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2. WRITING VOCABULARY (Essay & Summarize Written Text)

These are formal, academic words used to structure your PTE Essay (WE) and Summarize Written Text (SWT).

Vocabulary	Synonyms	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)
Consequently	Therefore, Thus, Hence	फलस्वरूप (Phalaswarup)	The government reduced taxes. Consequently, consumer spending increased rapidly.
Furthermore	Moreover, Additionally, In addition	थपैमा (Thapaima)	The hotel offers free Wi-Fi. Furthermore, it provides complimentary breakfast.
Nevertheless	However, Nonetheless, Yet	तापनि (Tapani)	The experiment failed. Nevertheless, the researchers learned valuable lessons.
Predominantly	Mainly, Primarily, Chiefly	मुख्यतया (Mukhyataya)	The workforce is predominantly composed of young professionals.
Advantage	Benefit, Merit, Asset	फाइदा (Faida)	The main advantage of studying abroad is cultural exposure.
Disadvantage	Drawback, Downside, Weakness	बेफाइदा (Befaida)	The biggest disadvantage of social media is the loss of privacy.
In conclusion	To summarize, Ultimately, Finally	निष्कर्षमा (Nishkarshma)	In conclusion, both parents and teachers play a crucial role in a child's education.
Furthermore	Additionally, Also, Besides	यसबाहेक (Yasabahek)	The apartment is spacious. Furthermore, it is located in a quiet neighborhood.
Regarding	Concerning, About, With respect to	सम्बन्धमा (Sambandhama)	Regarding your recent inquiry, we will send the documents by Friday.
Hence	Therefore, Thus, Consequently	अतः (Atah)	The roads are blocked. Hence, we will have to take a detour.

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3. READING VOCABULARY (Fill in the Blanks & Re-order)

These are high-frequency academic words that test your collocations (words that go together) and context clues.

Vocabulary	Synonyms	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)
Implement	Execute, Apply, Enforce	कार्यान्वयन गर्नु (Karyanwayan garnu)	The school decided to implement a new teaching strategy this semester.
Acquire	Obtain, Gain, Attain	प्राप्त गर्नु (Prapt garnu)	It is essential to acquire strong communication skills in this field.
Eliminate	Remove, Exclude, Eradicate	हटाउनु (Hataunu)	We need to eliminate all spelling errors before submitting the final report.
Accelerate	Speed up, Hasten, Expedite	गति बढाउनु (Gati badhaunu)	The new policy will accelerate the country's economic growth.
Comprehensive	Complete, Thorough, Exhaustive	व्यापक (Byapak)	The student wrote a comprehensive report covering all aspects of the project.
Mutual	Shared, Common, Reciprocal	पारस्परिक (Parasparik)	They came to a mutual agreement after hours of negotiation.
Diverse	Varied, Assorted, Various	विविध (Vividha)	The university has a diverse range of courses for international students.
Resilient	Tough, Durable, Strong	लचिलो (Lachilo)	Children are often more resilient to change than adults think.
Contradict	Deny, Oppose, Dispute	विरोधाभास गर्नु (Virodhabhas garnu)	The witness's testimony seemed to contradict the evidence found at the scene.
Evaluate	Assess, Appraise, Estimate	मूल्यांकन गर्नु (Mulyankan garnu)	Managers need to evaluate employee performance on a regular basis.

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4. LISTENING VOCABULARY (Fill in the Blanks & Highlight Correct Summary)

These words are commonly heard in lectures (academic English). They often test your ability to recognize homophones (sound-alike words) and fast speech.

Vocabulary	Synonyms	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)
Evolve	Develop, Progress, Transform	विकसित हुनु (Bikasit hunu)	Over millions of years, species evolve to adapt to their environment.
Hypothesis	Theory, Assumption, Proposition	परिकल्पना (Parikalpana)	The researcher's hypothesis was proven correct by the lab results.
Significant	Notable, Considerable, Substantial	महत्वपूर्ण (Mahatwapurna)	The lecture highlighted the significant role of women in history.
Illustrate	Demonstrate, Show, Exhibit	उदाहरण दिनु (Udaharan dinu)	The professor used a graph to illustrate how inflation works.
Consensus	Agreement, Harmony, Unanimity	आम सहमति (Aam sahmati)	There was a general consensus among the scientists about the climate crisis.
Facilitate	Enable, Assist, Simplify	सहज बनाउनु (Sahaj banaunu)	Technology can facilitate better communication between departments.
Explicit	Clear, Definite, Specific	स्पष्ट (Spashta)	The instructions were explicit, so no one got confused during the test.
Temporary	Provisional, Short-term, Interim	अस्थायी (Asthayi)	The new employee was given a temporary contract until December.
Alter	Change, Adjust, Modify	परिवर्तन गर्नु (Parivartan garnu)	The airline had to alter its schedule due to bad weather conditions.
Manipulate	Control, Handle, Influence	हेरफेर गर्नु (Herpher garnu)	It is easy to manipulate data using modern spreadsheet software.

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Bonus: 10 Most Common PTE Academic Collocations (Reading & Listening)

Collocations are words that frequently appear together. Learning them boosts your fill-in-the-blanks score.

Collocation	Synonyms	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)
Bear in mind	Remember, Consider, Keep in thought	ध्यानमा राख्नु (Dhyanma rakhnu)	You must bear in mind that the deadline is next Friday.
Take into account	Consider, Regard, Acknowledge	ध्यान दिनु (Dhyan dinu)	When making a budget, you must take into account all unexpected expenses.
Make a decision	Decide, Conclude, Resolve	निर्णय लिनु (Nirnay linu)	The committee will make a decision after reviewing all applications.
Play a role	Contribute, Influence, Affect	भूमिका खेल्नु (Bhumika khelnu)	Parenting style can play a role in a child's personality development.
Pay attention	Listen, Concentrate, Focus	ध्यान दिनु (Dhyan dinu)	Please pay attention to the speaker during the lecture.
Come to a conclusion	Conclude, Decide, Deduce	निष्कर्षमा पुग्नु (Nishkarshma pugnu)	The jury took three hours to come to a conclusion.
In response to	As a reaction to, Answering to	को जवाफमा (Ko jawafma)	The company issued a statement in response to the customer complaints.
Pose a threat	Endanger, Risk, Menace	खतरा खडा गर्नु (Khatra khada garnu)	Plastic waste continues to pose a threat to marine life.
Raise awareness	Inform, Educate, Highlight	चेतना बढाउनु (Chetna badhaunu)	The campaign aims to raise awareness about mental health issues.
Adhere to	Follow, Obey, Comply with	पालना गर्नु (Palana garnu)	All employees must adhere to the company's safety regulations.

 

A carefully curated list of 100 high-frequency PTE collocations 

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SECTION 1: VERB + NOUN COLLOCATIONS (Most Common in PTE)

#	Collocation	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)
1	Make a decision	निर्णय लिनु (Nirnay linu)	The committee will make a decision by tomorrow morning.
2	Take responsibility	जिम्मेवारी लिनु (Jimmedari linu)	As a leader, you must take responsibility for your team's actions.
3	Pay attention	ध्यान दिनु (Dhyan dinu)	Please pay attention to the details in the contract.
4	Play a role	भूमिका खेल्नु (Bhumika khelnu)	Technology plays a role in almost every aspect of modern life.
5	Raise awareness	चेतना बढाउनु (Chetna badhaunu)	The documentary aims to raise awareness about climate change.
6	Reach a conclusion	निष्कर्षमा पुग्नु (Nishkarshma pugnu)	It took us hours to reach a conclusion on this matter.
7	Hold a meeting	बैठक राख्नु (Baithak rakhnu)	We will hold a meeting to discuss the new project next Monday.
8	Give a presentation	प्रस्तुति दिनु (Prastuti dinu)	She was nervous to give a presentation in front of 200 people.
9	Offer support	सहयोग प्रदान गर्नु (Sahayog pradan garnu)	The government promised to offer support to small businesses.
10	Develop a plan	योजना विकास गर्नु (Yojana bikas garnu)	We need to develop a plan before starting the construction work.
11	Solve a problem	समस्या समाधान गर्नु (Samasya samadhan garnu)	Engineers are working hard to solve the problem with the software.
12	Gain experience	अनुभव प्राप्त गर्नु (Anubhav prapt garnu)	Internships help students gain experience in their chosen field.
13	Express an opinion	राय व्यक्त गर्नु (Ray vyakt garnu)	Citizens have the right to express their opinion freely.
14	Extend an invitation	निमन्त्रणा पठाउनु (Nimantrana pathaunu)	The company will extend an invitation to all major stakeholders.
15	File a complaint	उजुरी दिनु (Ujuri dinu)	If you are unsatisfied, you can file a complaint with the manager.
16	Launch a product	उत्पादन सुरु गर्नु (Utpadan suru garnu)	The tech giant will launch a new product next month.
17	Meet a deadline	समय सीमा पूरा गर्नु (Samay sima pura garnu)	We are working overtime to meet the deadline for this project.
18	Receive a degree	डिग्री प्राप्त गर्नु (Degree prapt garnu)	He will receive his degree at the graduation ceremony in July.
19	Seek permission	अनुमति माग्नु (Anumati magnu)	You must seek permission from the principal before organizing the event.
20	Show respect	आदर देखाउनु (Aadar dekhaunu)	It is important to show respect to elders in every culture.

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SECTION 2: ADJECTIVE + NOUN COLLOCATIONS

#	Collocation	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)
21	Significant increase	महत्वपूर्ण वृद्धि (Mahatwapurna vriddhi)	There has been a significant increase in online sales this year.
22	Substantial growth	ठूलो वृद्धि (Thulo vriddhi)	The economy showed substantial growth after the new reforms.
23	Sharp decline	तीव्र गिरावट (Tivra giravat)	We witnessed a sharp decline in the number of tourists during the pandemic.
24	Rapid change	द्रुत परिवर्तन (Drut parivartan)	The technology industry is known for rapid change.
25	Major issue	मुख्य समस्या (Mukhya samasya)	Climate change is a major issue facing the world today.
26	Key factor	मुख्य कारक (Mukhya karak)	Education is a key factor in reducing poverty.
27	Crucial role	महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका (Mahatwapurna bhumika)	Parents play a crucial role in their children's development.
28	Diverse range	विविध दायरा (Vividh dayara)	The university offers a diverse range of courses for students.
29	Common mistake	सामान्य गल्ती (Samanya galti)	Mispronouncing this word is a common mistake among beginners.
30	Global warming	विश्वव्यापी तापमान वृद्धि (Bishwabyapi tapman vriddhi)	Global warming is causing polar ice caps to melt at an alarming rate.
31	Environmental issues	वातावरणीय समस्याहरू (Watawarniya samasyaharu)	The conference focused on solving environmental issues.
32	Economic development	आर्थिक विकास (Arthik bikas)	Foreign investment is essential for economic development.
33	Social media	सामाजिक सञ्जाल (Samajik sanjal)	Social media has changed the way we communicate with each other.
34	Academic performance	शैक्षिक प्रदर्शन (Shaikshik pradarshan)	Sleep deprivation can negatively affect academic performance.
35	Physical activity	शारीरिक गतिविधि (Sharik gatividhi)	Regular physical activity reduces the risk of heart disease.
36	Mental health	मानसिक स्वास्थ्य (Manasik swasthya)	Employers are now paying more attention to employees' mental health.
37	Natural resources	प्राकृतिक स्रोतहरू (Prakritik srotaharu)	We must protect our natural resources for future generations.
38	Political stability	राजनीतिक स्थिरता (Rajnitik sthirtha)	Political stability is necessary for attracting foreign investors.
39	Cultural diversity	सांस्कृतिक विविधता (Sanskritik vividhata)	Cultural diversity makes our society more vibrant and creative.
40	Strong evidence	बलियो प्रमाण (Baliyo praman)	The police found strong evidence linking the suspect to the crime.

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SECTION 3: NOUN + NOUN COLLOCATIONS

#	Collocation	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)
41	Information technology	सूचना प्रविधि (Suchana prabidhi)	Information technology has revolutionized every industry.
42	Decision-making process	निर्णय प्रक्रिया (Nirnay prakriya)	The decision-making process was slow and inefficient.
43	Labour market	श्रम बजार (Shram bajar)	Fresh graduates are struggling to enter the labour market.
44	Health care system	स्वास्थ्य सेवा प्रणाली (Swasthya sewa pranali)	The country's health care system needs urgent reform.
45	Transport infrastructure	यातायात पूर्वाधार (Yatayat purbadhar)	The government is investing heavily in transport infrastructure.
46	Energy consumption	ऊर्जा खपत (Urja khapat)	We need to reduce energy consumption to protect the environment.
47	Carbon emissions	कार्बन उत्सर्जन (Carbon utsarjan)	Car manufacturers are working to reduce carbon emissions.
48	Water supply	पानी आपूर्ति (Pani apurti)	The water supply was disrupted due to a burst pipe.
49	Food security	खाद्य सुरक्षा (Khadya suraksha)	Climate change poses a serious threat to global food security.
50	Job satisfaction	काम सन्तुष्टि (Kam santushti)	Companies with high job satisfaction have lower employee turnover.
51	Team spirit	टिम भावना (Tim bhavana)	Outdoor activities help build team spirit among employees.
52	Quality control	गुणस्तर नियन्त्रण (Gunastar niyantran)	The factory has strict quality control measures in place.
53	Risk management	जोखिम व्यवस्थापन (Jokhim byawasthapan)	Proper risk management can prevent major financial losses.
54	Business strategy	व्यापार रणनीति (Byapar rananiti)	A clear business strategy is essential for long-term success.
55	Customer satisfaction	ग्राहक सन्तुष्टि (Grahak santushti)	We prioritize customer satisfaction above everything else.

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SECTION 4: VERB + PREPOSITION COLLOCATIONS

#	Collocation	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)
56	Account for	व्याख्या गर्नु / जिम्मेवार हुनु (Byakhya garnu)	Online sales account for 40% of our total revenue.
57	Apply for	आवेदन दिनु (Awedan dinu)	She decided to apply for the scholarship program.
58	Belong to	सम्बन्धित हुनु (Sambandhit hunu)	This book belongs to the library, not to me.
59	Consist of	समावेश गर्नु (Samawesh garnu)	The committee consists of ten members from different departments.
60	Depend on	निर्भर हुनु (Nirbhar hunu)	Your success will depend on how hard you work.
61	Focus on	केन्द्रित हुनु (Kendrit hunu)	We need to focus on our primary objectives.
62	Insist on	जोड दिनु (Jod dinu)	My parents insist on calling me every day.
63	Participate in	सहभागी हुनु (Sahabhagi hunu)	All students must participate in the annual sports day.
64	Succeed in	सफल हुनु (Safal hunu)	She managed to succeed in completing the project on time.
65	Result in	परिणाम दिनु (Parinam dinu)	The heavy rain resulted in severe flooding in the lowlands.
66	Lead to	नेतृत्व गर्नु / कारण बन्नु (Netritwa garnu)	Stress can lead to serious health problems over time.
67	Engage in	संलग्न हुनु (Sanlagna hunu)	It is healthy to engage in physical exercise regularly.
68	Benefit from	फाइदा उठाउनु (Faida uthaunu)	Both parties will benefit from this new partnership.
69	Protect from	संरक्षण गर्नु (Sanrakshan garnu)	Sunscreen helps protect your skin from harmful UV rays.
70	Recover from	निको हुनु (Niko hunu)	It took him several weeks to recover from the surgery.

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SECTION 5: ADVERB + ADJECTIVE / ADVERB + VERB COLLOCATIONS

#	Collocation	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)
71	Highly effective	अत्यधिक प्रभावकारी (Atyadhik prabhawkari)	This new medication is highly effective against the virus.
72	Extremely important	अत्यन्तै महत्वपूर्ण (Atyantai mahatwapurna)	It is extremely important to submit your application before the deadline.
73	Completely different	पूर्ण रूपमा फरक (Purn rupma farak)	His second book is completely different from his first one.
74	Absolutely necessary	एकदमै आवश्यक (Ekdamai awashyak)	A valid passport is absolutely necessary for international travel.
75	Fully aware	पूर्ण रूपमा सचेत (Purn rupma sachet)	She was fully aware of the consequences of her actions.
76	Strongly agree	दृढतापूर्वक सहमत हुनु (Dridhtapurwak sahamat hunu)	I strongly agree with the professor's opinion on this topic.
77	Deeply concerned	गहिरो चिन्तित (Gahiro chintit)	Parents are deeply concerned about the new school policy.
78	Closely monitor	नजिकबाट निगरानी गर्नु (Najikbata nigrani garnu)	Doctors will closely monitor the patient's condition.
79	Dramatically improve	नाटकीय रूपमा सुधार गर्नु (Natkiya rupma sudhar garnu)	Regular practice can dramatically improve your speaking skills.
80	Gradually increase	बिस्तारै वृद्धि गर्नु (Bistarai vriddhi garnu)	We plan to gradually increase production over the next six months.

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SECTION 6: ADJECTIVE + PREPOSITION COLLOCATIONS

#	Collocation	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)
81	Aware of	सचेत हुनु (Sachet hunu)	Everyone should be aware of the dangers of smoking.
82	Capable of	सक्षम हुनु (Saksham hunu)	She is capable of handling complex projects independently.
83	Familiar with	परिचित हुनु (Parichit hunu)	Are you familiar with the new software update?
84	Responsible for	जिम्मेवार हुनु (Jimmedar hunu)	The manager is responsible for training all new employees.
85	Satisfied with	सन्तुष्ट हुनु (Santusht hunu)	Most customers were satisfied with the service they received.
86	Concerned about	चिन्तित हुनु (Chintit hunu)	Many people are concerned about rising inflation rates.
87	Interested in	रुचि राख्नु (Ruchi rakhnu)	He is highly interested in learning ancient history.
88	Similar to	समान हुनु (Saman hunu)	This smartphone is similar to the one I bought last year.
89	Different from	भिन्न हुनु (Bhinn hunu)	His teaching style is completely different from his colleague's.
90	Addicted to	लत लाग्नु (Lat lagnu)	Many teenagers are becoming addicted to online gaming.

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SECTION 7: PHRASAL VERBS & OTHER COMMON COLLOCATIONS

#	Collocation	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)
91	Carry out	कार्यान्वयन गर्नु (Karyanwayan garnu)	The scientists will carry out a series of experiments.
92	Find out	पत्ता लगाउनु (Patta lagaunu)	We need to find out the exact cause of the accident.
93	Look forward to	उत्सुकतापूर्वक पर्खनु (Utsukatapurwak parkhnu)	I look forward to receiving your feedback on my report.
94	Set up	स्थापना गर्नु (Sthapana garnu)	They plan to set up a new branch in the city center.
95	Take advantage of	फाइदा उठाउनु (Faida uthaunu)	You should take advantage of the free training sessions offered.
96	In addition to	को अतिरिक्त (Ko atirikta)	In addition to salary, employees receive performance bonuses.
97	On the other hand	अर्कोतिर (Arkotira)	This car is expensive. On the other hand, it is very reliable.
98	As long as	जबसम्म (Jabasamma)	You can borrow my car as long as you return it by 6 PM.
99	In terms of	को दृष्टिकोणले (Ko drishtikonle)	In terms of quality, this brand is unmatched.
100	Rather than	भन्दा सट्टा (Bhanda satta)	We should invest in renewable energy rather than fossil fuels.