Public services in Society Glossary for IELTS

10 Society terms

This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to the Public services in Society.

confirm

verb

Establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed or suspected to be the case).

Example: I would be grateful, therefore, if you could confirm in writing that the monthly fee will no longer be deducted from my bank account.

deduct

verb

Subtract or take away (an amount or part) from a total.

Example: I would be grateful, therefore, if you could confirm in writing that the monthly fee will no longer be deducted from my bank account.

fortunate

adjective

Favoured by or involving good luck; lucky.

Example: I have also been fortunate enough to play in some of the inter-club tennis tournaments.

grateful

adjective

Feeling or showing an appreciation for something done or received.

Example: I would be grateful, therefore, if you could confirm in writing that the monthly fee will no longer be deducted from my bank account.

membership

noun

The fact of being a member of a group.

Example: I have thoroughly enjoyed my club membership.

opportunity

noun

A time or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

Example: It has provided me with useful opportunities to meet up with other young people and to participate in a number of social activities.

regret

verb

Feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over (something that one has done or failed to do).

Example: I regret that I no longer wish to continue my membership.

shortly

adverb

In a short time; soon.

Example: I will shortly be returning to my home country.

social activity

noun phrase

Activity considered appropriate on social occasions. group action - action taken by a group of people.

Example: It has provided me with useful opportunities to meet up with other young people and to participate in a number of social activities.

thoroughly

adverb

In a thorough manner.

Example: I have thoroughly enjoyed my club membership.