This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to the Studying science in Science.
achievement:
noun
A thing done successfully with effort, skill, or courage.
Example:It is important to highlight the achievements of scientists and denigrate businessmen in order to curb this alarming trend.
denigrate:
verb
Criticize unfairly; disparage.
Example:It is important to highlight the achievements of scientists and denigrate businessmen in order to curb this alarming trend.
esteem:
noun
Respect and admiration.
Example:Business related majors, on the other hand, are guaranteed an easier path to a good salary and the esteem of others.
financial:
adjective
Relating to finance.
Example:Parents often put pressure on their children to major in these subjects to secure a minimum level of financial success and raise the ceiling on future earning potential.
potential:
adjective
Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
Example:Parents often put pressure on their children to major in these subjects to secure a minimum level of financial success and raise the ceiling on future earning potential.
pursue:
verb
Follow or chase (someone or something).
Example:Fewer undergraduates today than ever before are opting to pursue careers in science.
rapidly:
adverb
Very quickly; at a great rate.
Example:Good evidence of this comes in the form of all the majors related to commerce rapidly growing in popularity.
security:
noun
The state of being free from danger or threat.
Example:This is because business-related subjects offer greater financial security and this will result in less overall talent in scientific fields.
siphon:
verb
Draw off or convey (liquid) by means of a siphon.
Example:Business has siphoned off potential science majors and this will result in fewer high-quality scientists.
talent:
noun
Natural aptitude or skill.
Example:The impact will be felt in an overall decrease of talent in science.
achievement:
noun
A thing done successfully with effort, skill, or courage.
Example:It is important to highlight the achievements of scientists and denigrate businessmen in order to curb this alarming trend.
denigrate:
verb
Criticize unfairly; disparage.
Example:It is important to highlight the achievements of scientists and denigrate businessmen in order to curb this alarming trend.
esteem:
noun
Respect and admiration.
Example:Business related majors, on the other hand, are guaranteed an easier path to a good salary and the esteem of others.
financial:
adjective
Relating to finance.
Example:Parents often put pressure on their children to major in these subjects to secure a minimum level of financial success and raise the ceiling on future earning potential.
potential:
adjective
Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
Example:Parents often put pressure on their children to major in these subjects to secure a minimum level of financial success and raise the ceiling on future earning potential.
pursue:
verb
Follow or chase (someone or something).
Example:Fewer undergraduates today than ever before are opting to pursue careers in science.
rapidly:
adverb
Very quickly; at a great rate.
Example:Good evidence of this comes in the form of all the majors related to commerce rapidly growing in popularity.
security:
noun
The state of being free from danger or threat.
Example:This is because business-related subjects offer greater financial security and this will result in less overall talent in scientific fields.
siphon:
verb
Draw off or convey (liquid) by means of a siphon.
Example:Business has siphoned off potential science majors and this will result in fewer high-quality scientists.
talent:
noun
Natural aptitude or skill.
Example:The impact will be felt in an overall decrease of talent in science.