This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to the Animals rights.
acceptable
adjective
Able to be agreed on; suitable.
Example: If we have to kill animals for food or other uses, then this is morally acceptable.
adequate
adjective
Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.
Example: Therefore, again, having to kill animal for food is not an adequate argument.
employ
verb
Make use of.
Example: Humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including uses for food and research.
exploitation
noun
The action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.
Example: With regard to the exploitation of animals, people believe it is acceptable for several reasons.
furthermore
adverb
In addition; besides (used to introduce a fresh consideration in an argument).
Example: Furthermore, it is believed by some that animal does not feel pain or loss as humans do.
in the same way
adverbial phrase
In exactly (or in a very similar) manner.
Example: Some people believe that animals should be treated in the same way humans are and have similar rights.
medical research
noun phrase
Medical research involves research in a wide range of fields, such as biology, chemistry, pharmacology and toxicology with the goal of developing new medicines or medical procedures or improving the application of those already available.
Example: Others think that it is more important to use them as we desire for food and medical research.
morally
adverb
In a way that is considered right according to the code of behaviour of a particular society.
Example: if we have to kill animals for food or other uses, then this is morally acceptable.
numerous
adjective
Great in number; many.
Example: It has been shown on numerous occasions by secret filming in laboratories via animal rights groups that animals feel as much pain as humans do, and they suffer when they are kept in cages for long periods.
pain
noun
Highly unpleasant physical sensation caused by illness or injury.
Example: It has been shown on numerous occasions by secret filming in laboratories via animal rights groups that animals feel as much pain as humans do, and they suffer when they are kept in cages for long periods.
suffer
verb
Experience or be subjected to (something bad or unpleasant).
Example: It has been shown on numerous occasions by secret filming in laboratories via animal rights groups that animals feel as much pain as humans do, and they suffer when they are kept in cages for long periods.
survival
noun
The state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident, ordeal, or difficult circumstances.
Example: Everything must be done to ensure human survival.