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Vocabulary

English Vocabulary Exercises

1,000+ curated words for IELTS, TOEIC, and everyday fluency — phrasal verbs, word formation, collocations and idioms at A2–C1 level.

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How to use these vocabulary resources

Each vocabulary set on EngQuiz.Pro is built around a specific learning goal. Exam-focused sets (IELTS Academic Word List, TOEIC Essential 400) use sentence contexts drawn from the register and topic areas of those actual exams, so you practise vocabulary the way it appears in the test — not in isolation. The phrasal verb and word formation sets are organised by pattern, so you can see how a rule applies across multiple words at once rather than memorising each item individually.

All exercises are free and require no account. Your accuracy is tracked locally by topic and level so you can return to weak areas.

Exam preparation

IELTS & TOEIC Word Lists

Curated word lists matched to real exam requirements. Practice with gap-fill and multiple-choice exercises using authentic contexts.

IELTS570 word families

Academic Word List

The Coxhead AWL — the 570 most frequent word families in academic texts. Covers roughly 10% of academic reading. Essential for IELTS Band 6.5+.

Sample words

analyseconceptconstitutederiveestablishfunctionindicateobtain+562 more
Level range:B2→C1
10sublists
570words
B2–C1level
TOEIC400 essential words

Essential Business Vocabulary

400 high-frequency words in TOEIC — business communication, workplace scenarios, travel and finance. Targets 600–800+ score range.

Sample words

budgetconferencedeadlineinvoicenegotiateproposalrevenueschedule+392 more
Level range:B1→B2
8topics
400words
B1–B2level

Core vocabulary skills

Vocabulary Topics

Systematic practice across the four pillars of English vocabulary — from everyday expressions to advanced language structures.

Phrasal Verbs

Movement, change, and everyday conversation phrasal verbs with gap-fill practice in real sentence contexts.

A2B1B2Practice exercises →

Word Formation

Prefixes, suffixes, and noun/verb/adjective/adverb conversion. Key for IELTS Use of English and FCE.

B1B2C1Practice exercises →

Collocations

Verb+noun pairs (make a decision), adj+noun (strong coffee), and common fixed expressions across all contexts.

B1B2Practice exercises →

Idioms

Everyday English expressions that can't be understood word by word — categorised by theme and difficulty.

B1B2Practice exercises →

Structured learning path

Build vocabulary step by step

Follow the CEFR path — each level unlocks the next.

A2

Elementary

Everyday objects · Common verbs · Basic adjectives · Numbers & time · Simple phrasal verbs

B1

Intermediate

TOEIC core words · Movement phrasal verbs · Common collocations · Travel & work vocabulary

B2

Upper-Intermediate

IELTS AWL sublists 1–5 · Word formation · Advanced collocations · Idioms & fixed expressions

C1

Advanced

IELTS AWL sublists 6–10 · Academic register · Nominalization · Discourse vocabulary

How to build vocabulary effectively

Three evidence-based techniques used in EngQuiz.Pro exercises.

01

Learn words in context

Every word appears in a real sentence. Context helps you understand meaning, register, and collocations at the same time — not just a dictionary definition.

02

Practise retrieval, not review

Gap-fill exercises force you to actively recall words, not just recognise them. Retrieval practice doubles long-term retention compared to re-reading word lists.

03

Focus on word families

Learning analyse, analysis, analytical, and analytically together multiplies your usable vocabulary for IELTS reading and writing.

Frequently asked questions

Vocabulary FAQ

The Academic Word List (AWL) contains 570 word families that appear frequently in academic texts across all subject areas. Developed by Averil Coxhead, it covers roughly 10% of words in academic reading — making it the most efficient vocabulary investment for learners targeting IELTS Band 6.5 or above.
A core vocabulary of around 400 high-frequency TOEIC words — covering business communication, office environments, travel, finance and workplace scenarios — forms the foundation for a 600–800+ score. EngQuiz.Pro's TOEIC list targets exactly these B1–B2 level business English words.
Phrasal verbs combine a verb with a particle or preposition (give up, look into, come across) to create meanings often very different from the individual words. They are everywhere in natural spoken and written English and are extensively tested in IELTS, Cambridge exams, and TOEIC listening. Essential for learners above B1.
Word formation covers how words change shape depending on their grammatical function: adding prefixes (un-, re-, mis-, over-), suffixes (-tion, -ly, -ness, -ful, -less), and converting between noun, verb, adjective and adverb forms. It is a core skill tested in the IELTS Reading and Writing papers and in Cambridge Use of English sections.
Yes — all exercises on EngQuiz.Pro are completely free with no account required. Your progress is saved locally in your browser. You can review your accuracy by topic and level from the Progress page at any time.