This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to the Shopping online in Technology.
additionally
adverb
As an extra factor or circumstance.
Example: Additionally, people often become isolated in their rooms through e-shopping which can affect their feelings and behaviour.
benefit
verb
Receive an advantage; profit.
Example: Virtual shoppers obtain greater benefits if compared to in-store shoppers.
daily necessaries
noun phrase
Obvious necessities for daily life are food, shelter ,clothing.
Example: In recent years, the rate of in-store shopping has plunged due to vast opportunities for buying different products including daily necessaries from hundreds of online stores.
demonstrate
verb
Give a practical exhibition and explanation of (how a machine, skill, or craft works or is performed).
Example: This essay will try to demonstrate chances such as convenience and product availability as the reasons behind the popularity of e-shopping.
e-shopping
noun
E-shopping or Online Shopping is the process of buying goods and services from merchants who sell their products on the Internet.
Example: This essay will try to demonstrate chances such as convenience and product availability as the reasons behind the popularity of e-shopping.
in-store shopper
noun phrase
In-store shoppers are Instacart employees who, among other things, shop and stage orders in one store at a time.
Example: Virtual shoppers obtain greater benefits if compared to in-store shoppers.
online store
noun phrase
A website or application by means of which goods or services are sold over the internet.
Example: In recent years, the rate of in-store shopping has plunged due to vast opportunities for buying different products including daily necessaries from hundreds of online stores.
plunge
verb
Push or thrust quickly.
Example: In recent years, the rate of in-store shopping has plunged due to vast opportunities for buying different products including daily necessaries from hundreds of online stores.
progressively
adverb
Steadily; in stages.
Example: It is turning out to be progressively more convenient.
swindled
adjective
Use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions.
Example: One of my friends has recently got swindled when he paid in advance for a smartwatch.
time-saving
adjective
Reducing the amount of time needed to do something.
Example: Virtual shopping gives this magnificent prospect of time-saving and so people enjoy taking it.
virtual shopping
noun phrase
Virtual shopping is an online consumer shopping activity in a virtual world, where a shoppers' avatar can see and interact with other avatar shoppers and salespersons while they are shopping in the digital replica of a real world brick-and-mortar store.
Example: Virtual shopping gives this magnificent prospect of time-saving and so people enjoy taking it.