This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to studying science.
achievement
noun
A thing done successfully with effort, skill, or courage.
Example: It is important to highlight the achievements of scientists and denigrate businessmen in order to curb this alarming trend.
denigrate
verb
Criticize unfairly; disparage.
Example: It is important to highlight the achievements of scientists and denigrate businessmen in order to curb this alarming trend.
esteem
noun
Respect and admiration.
Example: Business related majors, on the other hand, are guaranteed an easier path to a good salary and the esteem of others.
financial
adjective
Relating to finance.
Example: Parents often put pressure on their children to major in these subjects to secure a minimum level of financial success and raise the ceiling on future earning potential.
potential
adjective
Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
Example: Parents often put pressure on their children to major in these subjects to secure a minimum level of financial success and raise the ceiling on future earning potential.
pursue
verb
Follow or chase (someone or something).
Example: Fewer undergraduates today than ever before are opting to pursue careers in science.
rapidly
adverb
Very quickly; at a great rate.
Example: Good evidence of this comes in the form of all the majors related to commerce rapidly growing in popularity.
security
The state of being free from danger or threat.
Example: This is because business related subjects offer greater financial security and this will result in less overall talent in scientific fields.
siphon
verb
Draw off or convey (liquid) by means of a siphon.
Example: Business has siphoned off potential science majors and this will result in fewer high quality scientists.
talent
noun
Natural aptitude or skill.
Example: The impact will be felt in an overall decrease of talent in science.