Science & Society Glossary for IELTS

12 Science. terms

This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to Science & society.

backbone: noun; The chief support of a system or organization.; Example: Science is the backbone of technological developments.
boon: noun; A thing that is helpful or beneficial.; Example: Furthermore, scientists are the boons to humanity.
commence: verb; Begin.; Example: To commence with, scientists and researchers are the people who dedicated their life for the society.
dedicate: verb; Devote (time or effort) to a particular task or purpose.; Example: To commence with, scientists and researchers are the people who dedicated their life for the society.
discriminate: verb; Recognize a distinction; differentiate.; Example: In this regard, providing extra facilities to the science students only might seem a discriminating idea.
furthermore: adverb; In addition; besides (used to introduce a fresh consideration in an argument).; Example: Furthermore, scientists are the boons to humanity.
incentive: Noun; A thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something.; Example: It is true that the government and authorities have not provided any extra incentives or scholarship to the science students.
provide: verb; Make available for use; supply.; Example: It is true that the government and authorities have not provided any extra incentives or scholarship to the science students.
recapitulate: verb; Summarize and state again the main points of.; Example: To recapitulate, scientists’ contribution towards society and to the world is invaluable.
reluctant: adjective; Unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.; Example: Most of the intelligent youngsters have a reluctant mind to become a scientist or researcher.
stress: noun; Feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure.; Example: As everyone knows a scientist’s life is full of stress and tension.
telemedicine: noun; The remote diagnosis and treatment of patients by means of telecommunications technology.; Example: In this modern world, most of the essential problems can be solved with a mouse click ranging from e-banking to telemedicine.