This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to Cause of giving up Smoking.
addiction
noun
The fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance or activity.
Example: Although only 29% of smokers on average were unwilling to give up, heavy smokers were almost twice as unwilling to try as light smokers, which perhaps reflects the level of addiction in the former group.
consideration
noun
A payment or reward.
Example: The main reason smokers give for stopping is for general health (71%), with financial considerations (31%) and the risk of smoking-related diseases (25%) being the next two most popular reasons.
financial
adjective
Relating to finance.
Example: The main reason smokers give for stopping is for general health (71%), with financial considerations (31%) and the risk of smoking-related diseases (25%) being the next two most popular reasons.
give up
Phrasal verb
Cease making an effort; admit defeat.
Example: The two tables together give a snapshot of the reasons people choose to stop smoking and when they intend to give up.
highlight
verb
Draw special attention to.
Example: One fact to highlight from this table is that almost twice the percentage of heavy smokers cite present health problems as the reason compared to light smokers.
incline
verb
Be favourably disposed towards or willing to do something.
Example: According to the second table, the majority of smokers questioned (71%) intended to give up, with light smokers more inclined to stop (79%) than heavy smokers (60%).
majority
noun
The greater number.
Example: According to the second table, the majority of smokers questioned (71%) intended to give up, with light smokers more inclined to stop (79%) than heavy smokers (60%).
smokers
noun
A person or device that smokes fish or meat.
Example: 35% of smokers said they were planning to give up within the next six months and only 12% said they were prepared to try within the following month.
snapshot
noun
An informal photograph taken quickly, typically with a small handheld camera.
Example: The two tables together give a snapshot of the reasons people choose to stop smoking and when they intend to give up.
unwilling
adjective
Not ready, eager, or prepared to do something.
Example: Although only 29% of smokers on average were unwilling to give up, heavy smokers were almost twice as unwilling to try as light smokers, which perhaps reflects the level of addiction in the former group.