This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to increasing crime.
attributable
adjective
(of a work or remark) able to be ascribed to a particular author, artist, or speaker.
Example: I think this is attributable to multiple reasons such as lack of education, unemployment, an inefficient judicial system, to name a few.
commit
verb
Perpetrate or carry out (a mistake, crime, or immoral act).
Example: Failing to punish the criminal in time is yet another reason why people are not afraid of committing crime.
compensation
noun
Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.
Example: In lieu of such compensation, they should be made to do social and community work.
crime
noun
An action or omission which constitutes an offence and is punishable by law.
Example: Lack of basic education is one amongst the primary causes for increasing crimes.
deleterious
adjective
Causing harm or damage.
Example: This has a deleterious impact on the society as a whole because people turn to crime without any thought, they cannot comprehend what’s right and wrong.
drastic
adjective
Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme.
Example: Many nations are witnessing a drastic rise in crime rates.
judgement
noun
The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
Example: In spite of such a movement, it took over three years to come out with a judgement and yet the criminals have still not been executed.
repercussion
noun
An unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.
Example: At the same time it demands for strengthening the judicial system so people fear the repercussions of committing a crime.
spike
noun
A sharp increase in the magnitude or concentration of something.
Example: Furthermore, the other main cause of the spike in crime rates is unemployment.
violate
verb
Break or fail to comply with (a rule or formal agreement).
Example: I think, if the government imposes severe implications on violating laws, crime rates will definitely see a rapid fall.