Space exploration & Money Glossary for IELTS

10 Space terms

This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to Space exploration & money.

aid
noun
Help or support (someone or something) in the achievement of something.
Example: for this reason it should be financially aided.
expand
verb
Become or make larger or more extensive.
Example: Because business and organizations are being expanded geographically.
expenditure
noun
the action of spending funds.
Example: In many countries, a big proportion of expenditure is being spent on exploring the space.
exploration
noun
The action of exploring an unfamiliar area. "space exploration".
Example: This expenditure should be spent on other important things rather than on space exploration.
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financially
adverb
In a way that relates to finance.
Example: For this reason it should be financially aided.
firmly
adverb
In a way that uses steady power or strength.
Example: I firmly believe that space program should be supported financially.
geographically
adverb
in terms of the geography or physical features of an area.
Example: Because business and organizations are being expanded geographically.
launch
verb
send (a missile, satellite, or spacecraft) on its course.
Example: It has become possible after launching satellites in the orbit.
proportion
noun
A part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole.
Example: In many countries, a big proportion of expenditure is being spent on exploring the space.
space
noun
The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.
Example: NASA, which is a reputed space organization has launched many satellites in the orbit.
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