Learn 60+ PTE Dictation Words To Score 79+

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If you are preparing for the PTE exam, you must be aware that Write from Dictation holds high weightage in overall scoring. The task seems simple, but most of the students lose marks in this because of a lack of vocabulary. But to help you with that, here is a list of PTE dictation words with strategies to improve vocabulary. 

Along with that, before starting your preparation, attempt a PTE online mock test with score, report and identify where you are lacking. 

List of 60+ PTE Dictation Words

Below is the list of words that you can use while doing the PTE write from dictation practice  on 79Score.

Word	Synonym	Pronunciation Guide
Abolish	End, Eliminate	uh-BOL-ish
Accelerate	Speed up, Increase	ak-SEL-uh-rayt
Complement	Complete, Enhance	KOM-pluh-ment
Substantial	Significant, Considerable	sub-STAN-shul
Adapt	Adjust, Modify	uh-DAPT
Adept	Skilled, Expert	uh-DEPT
Infer	Conclude, Deduce	in-FUR
Paradigm	Model, Pattern	PAR-uh-dym
Anticipate	Expect, Predict	an-TIS-uh-payt
Resilient	Strong, Flexible	ri-ZIL-yent
Imply	Suggest, Indicate	im-PLY
Assist	Help, Support	uh-SIST
Attain	Achieve, Reach	uh-TAYN
Attribute	Assign, Credit	uh-TRIB-yoot
Aware	Conscious, Alert	uh-WAIR
Brief	Short, Concise	BREEF
Bulk	Mass, Volume	BULK
Aggregate	Combine, Total	AG-ri-gayt
Viable	Feasible, Practical	VY-uh-bul
Cease	Stop, End	SEES
Channel	Medium, Pathway	CHAN-uhl
Circumstance	Condition, Situation	SUR-kum-stans
Collapse	Fall, Breakdown	kuh-LAPS
Collaborate	Cooperate, Work together	kuh-LAB-uh-rayt
Commence	Begin, Start	kuh-MENS
Compatible	Suitable, Matching	kum-PAT-uh-bul
Compile	Gather, Assemble	kum-PYLE
Notion	Idea, Concept	NO-shun
Complex	Complicated, Intricate	KOM-pleks
Allocate	Assign, Distribute	AL-uh-kayt
Compute	Calculate, Determine	kum-PYOOT
Conclude	Finish, Decide	kun-KLOOD
Accurate	Precise, Correct	AK-yuh-rit
Acknowledge	Admit, Recognize	ak-NOL-ij
Empirical	Practical, Observed	em-PEER-i-kul
Inhibit	Restrict, Prevent	in-HIB-it
Trigger	Cause, Activate	TRIG-er
Component	Part, Element	kum-POH-nent
Derive	Obtain, Develop	dih-RYVE
Administer	Manage, Conduct	ad-MIN-uh-ster
Alternative	Option, Substitute	awl-TER-nuh-tiv
Amend	Modify, Revise	uh-MEND
Intrinsic	Essential, Inherent	in-TRIN-sik
Coherent	Logical, Clear	koh-HEER-ent
Mediate	Intervene, Negotiate	MEE-dee-ayt
Compile	Gather, Organize	kum-PYLE
Distinct	Clear, Different	dis-TINKT
Elapse	Pass (time), Occur	ih-LAPS
Reinforce	Strengthen, Support	ree-in-FORS
Deploy	Use, Position	dih-PLOY
Extract	Remove, Derive	ik-STRAKT
Offset	Balance, Compensate	OFF-set
Attribute	Assign, Credit	uh-TRIB-yoot
Perceive	Notice, Understand	per-SEEV
Induce	Cause, Bring about	in-DOOS
Compile	Collect, Compile	kum-PYLE
Explicit	Clear, Direct	ik-SPLIS-it
Persist	Continue, Endure	per-SIST
Supplement	Add, Enhance	SUP-luh-ment
Denote	Indicate, Represent	dih-NOTE
Stabilize	Balance, Secure	STAY-buh-lyze
Formulate	Create, Devise	FOR-myuh-layt
Comprise	Consist of, Include	kum-PRYZE
Adjacent	Nearby, Next to	uh-JAY-sent
Discrete	Separate, Distinct	dis-KREET
Convey	Communicate, Express	kun-VAY

 

Important PTE Dictation Phrases

High-Frequency Academic Phrases

Phrase	Meaning
As a result	Because of something
In contrast	Opposite idea
In addition	Also, furthermore
For instance	Example, in particular
In particular	Especially
On the other hand	Opposite view
It is evident that	It is clear that
There is no doubt that	Certainly
Play a crucial role	Very important
Take into account	Consider
Be responsible for	Be the cause of
Lead to	Cause
Be associated with	Connected to
In terms of	Regarding
At the same time	Simultaneously

Common Collocations

Phrase	Meaning
Make a decision	Decide
Conduct research	Do research
Draw a conclusion	Conclude
Provide evidence	Give proof
Raise awareness	Increase knowledge
Reach a consensus	Agree
Pose a challenge	Create difficulty
Gain insight	Understand deeply
Address an issue	Deal with the problem
Meet requirements	Fulfil needs

 

Expert Tips To Improve PTE Dictation

Besides learning the PTE dictation words list, you must know how to improve for this task. Below are tips to help you scoring high in PTE dictation.  

Understand what is being tested

This task is not only about listening. It checks:

• How accurately do you hear English?
• How well do you retain information for a few seconds?
• How correctly do you spell and structure a sentence?

If you ignore even one of these, your score will drop.

Train yourself to hear in phrases, not individual words

In real audio, words are connected. Native speakers don’t pause between every word. Instead of trying to catch each word separately, train yourself to hear chunks like:

• “The results indicate that”
• “A significant increase in” 

Practice method:

• Listen to a sentence
• Pause
• Repeat it in 2–3 parts
• Then write it

This improves both speed and accuracy.

Use a structured practice loop

Follow this method:

• Listen carefully (do not write yet)
• Repeat the sentence aloud
• Write it down
• Compare with the original
• Correct your mistakes

Note all your mistakes:

Every time you make a mistake, write down the correct word for that error. Try to highlight what went wrong and notice the patterns like:

• If you are having trouble with double letters (necessary, occurrence)
• Not able to understand silent letters (knowledge, debt)
• Having Vowel confusion (separate, definite)

While doing a practice check, these dictation words PTE. Review this list regularly and learn all the dictation words for PTE and improve them.

Give Special attention to academic terminology

Learning all the words is not possible, so go through all the PTE Academic focused vocabulary like:

• Verbs: indicate, suggest, provide, require
• Connectors: however, therefore, although
• Common nouns: research, method, data, results

These appear repeatedly in dictation tasks. 

Improve short-term memory deliberately

Dictation depends heavily on memory. Train it like this:

• Listen to a short sentence (6–8 words)
• Repeat it without writing
• Gradually increase to longer sentences (10–12 words)

This builds your ability to hold information before writing it down.

Use grammar as a safety net

You will not always catch every word. Strong candidates recover using grammar.

Example:

• “The results ___ significant improvement”

Even if you miss one word, you can logically fill in:

• “show” or “indicate”

This prevents losing marks unnecessarily.

Practice with your own voice

Record yourself reading sentences, and after that:

• Play the recording
• Write what you hear

This improves:

• Awareness of pronunciation
• Ability to recognize spoken words clearly

Be consistent and realistic

• Daily practice is more effective than occasional long sessions.
• Even 15–20 minutes per day, if done properly, will lead to steady improvement.

To achieve a high score in this exam, it’s essential to practice every question type along with this task. Begin your preparation with online PTE practice platform on 79Score, where you can evaluate your current level and identify weak areas.

For better improvement, work on section-wise PTE practice tests and explore 30,000+ questions for a deeper understanding. Detailed feedback from each practice test will help you track progress and consistently enhance your performance.

 FAQ:

How to answer Write From Dictation in PTE?

Listen carefully, understand the full sentence, and type it exactly with correct spelling and punctuation. Focus on meaning and quickly review before submitting.

How to get 90-90 in PTE Writing?

Practice templates, improve grammar and vocabulary, and avoid spelling mistakes. Consistent practice and accuracy in tasks like summarizing and dictation are key.

Is Write From Dictation important in PTE?

Yes, it is very important because it strongly affects both listening and writing scores. Doing well can significantly boost your overall result.

What is the 3 second rule in PTE?

You should start speaking within 3 seconds after the microphone opens, or your response may not be recorded properly.

Is 77 a good score in PTE?

Yes, 77 is a strong score and is accepted by many universities and immigration programs, though requirements may vary.

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