Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic) - Equality

Here you will learn some English words about equality, such as "atypical", "division", "neutral", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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atypical [adjective]

differing from what is usual, expected, or standard

Ex: The atypical species of bird spotted in the area excited local birdwatchers .

balanced [adjective]

evenly distributed or in a state of stability

Ex: He struck a balanced approach between work and personal life .

benchmark [noun]

a standard or point of reference used to measure or compare something, often to assess quality or performance

Ex: This report sets the benchmark for future research in the field .

childcare [noun]

the act of looking after children, especially while their parents are working

Ex: The company offers on-site childcare for employees ' children .

deficit [noun]

the difference between the needed amount that is higher than the available amount, especially money

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dependent [adjective]

determined by or needing something else

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desegregation [noun]

the act or process of putting an end to the separation of people based on religion, race or gender in a society or institution

division [noun]

disagreement among members of a group or society

Ex: Religious differences often lead to division within communities .

empowerment [noun]

the act of giving a person or an organization the right, authority or power in order to do something

equality [noun]

the state of having the same opportunities, rights, status, etc. as others

Ex: They marched to demand equality for all , regardless of background .

equal [adjective]

(of people) provided with the same opportunities, rights, or status, regardless of their characteristics or background

Ex: Access to education should be equal for all children , regardless of their socioeconomic background .

violence [noun]

a crime that is intentionally directed toward a person or thing to hurt, intimidate, or kill them

Ex: The film depicted graphic scenes of violence that were unsettling to some viewers .

poverty [noun]

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

Ex: Education is seen as a key to escaping the cycle of poverty .

distribution [noun]

the action of spreading, allocating, or apportioning something among recipients

Ex: The teacher oversaw the distribution of textbooks .

gap [noun]

a difference, particularly an unwanted one, causing separation between two people, situations, or opinions

Ex: Efforts were made to bridge the gap between management and employees through open communication .

neutral [adjective]

not favoring either side in a conflict, competition, debate, etc.

Ex: The judge must remain neutral in any courtroom situation .

human right [noun]

one of a series of rights that every human being must have

Ex: Torture and cruel , inhuman , or degrading treatment or punishment are prohibited under international human rights law , emphasizing the right to be free from such abuse .

individual [adjective]

of or related to one person only and not a group

Ex: The manager praised his employees ' individual contributions to the project 's success .

barrier [noun]

an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

Ex: Lack of funding is a major barrier to scientific research .

segregation [noun]

the action of separating or isolating things from others

Ex: The factory enforced segregation of different work areas .

mainstream [noun]

the opinions, activities, or methods that are considered normal because they are accepted by a majority of people

Ex: His views are far from the mainstream , often sparking controversy .

discrimination [noun]

the practice of treating a person or different categories of people less fairly than others

Ex: Efforts to reduce discrimination in the workplace include implementing diversity training programs .

quota [noun]

(economics) an amount or share that each individual is entitled to receive

regulation [noun]

the process of controlling something by means of rules

Ex: Effective regulation of the pharmaceutical industry is essential to ensure the safety and efficacy of medications .

recognition [noun]

the act of accepting that something exists, is true or legal

sexual harassment [noun]

unwelcome and threatening sexual advances, requests or favors, of verbal or physical nature, usually directed toward a subordinate in a workplace

trafficker [noun]

a person who is engaged in the illegal exchange of something

to derive from [verb]

to be originated from something

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