This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to the Space travel in Space.
casually:
adverb
In a relaxed and informal way.
Example:All may casually watch the moon landing or the occasional NASA video on YouTube.
decry:
verb
Publicly denounce.
Example:Those who decry the wasted resources directed towards space programs point out the lack of readily apparent benefits.
downturn:
noun
A decline in economic, business, or other activity.
Example:Sending a man to the moon and maintaining expensive telescopes and space stations do nothing for the average person struggling to pay their bills and vulnerable to sudden economic downturns.
encompass:
verb
Surround and have or hold within.
Example:Overall the cultural and scientific effect is all-encompassing.
exploration:
noun
The action of exploring an unfamiliar area. "space exploration".
Example:Space exploration has been the driving force behind the continued progress of humanity.
impact:
noun
A marked effect or influence.
Example:There are many who feel that research into space exploration has not made sufficient impact in the average individual’s life to justify its expense.
innovations:
noun
The action or process of innovating.
Example:Countless other large and small innovations from microchips to increase fuel efficiency are also to some degree indebted to the national funding of space exploration.
mundane:
adjective
Of this earthly world rather than a heavenly or spiritual one.
Example:Putting a man on the moon was a moment that transcends mundane utilitarian concerns.
nonetheless:
adverb
In spite of that; nevertheless.
Example:Nonetheless, the effects pertain deeply to culture and science.
research:
noun
Research is a way of looking for new information, new understanding, and new facts.
Example:There are many who feel that research into space exploration has not made sufficient impact in the average individual’s life to justify its expense.
space:
noun
A continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied.
Example:Those who decry the wasted resources directed towards space programs point out the lack of readily apparent benefits.
vulnerable:
adjective
Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
Example:Sending a man to the moon and maintaining expensive telescopes and space stations do nothing for the average person struggling to pay their bills and vulnerable to sudden economic downturns.
casually:
adverb
In a relaxed and informal way.
Example:All may casually watch the moon landing or the occasional NASA video on YouTube.
decry:
verb
Publicly denounce.
Example:Those who decry the wasted resources directed towards space programs point out the lack of readily apparent benefits.
downturn:
noun
A decline in economic, business, or other activity.
Example:Sending a man to the moon and maintaining expensive telescopes and space stations do nothing for the average person struggling to pay their bills and vulnerable to sudden economic downturns.
encompass:
verb
Surround and have or hold within.
Example:Overall the cultural and scientific effect is all-encompassing.
exploration:
noun
The action of exploring an unfamiliar area. "space exploration".
Example:Space exploration has been the driving force behind the continued progress of humanity.
impact:
noun
A marked effect or influence.
Example:There are many who feel that research into space exploration has not made sufficient impact in the average individual’s life to justify its expense.
innovations:
noun
The action or process of innovating.
Example:Countless other large and small innovations from microchips to increase fuel efficiency are also to some degree indebted to the national funding of space exploration.
mundane:
adjective
Of this earthly world rather than a heavenly or spiritual one.
Example:Putting a man on the moon was a moment that transcends mundane utilitarian concerns.
nonetheless:
adverb
In spite of that; nevertheless.
Example:Nonetheless, the effects pertain deeply to culture and science.
research:
noun
Research is a way of looking for new information, new understanding, and new facts.
Example:There are many who feel that research into space exploration has not made sufficient impact in the average individual’s life to justify its expense.
space:
noun
A continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied.
Example:Those who decry the wasted resources directed towards space programs point out the lack of readily apparent benefits.
vulnerable:
adjective
Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
Example:Sending a man to the moon and maintaining expensive telescopes and space stations do nothing for the average person struggling to pay their bills and vulnerable to sudden economic downturns.