Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic) - Equality

differing from what is usual, expected, or standard

evenly distributed or in a state of stability

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

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

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

determined by or needing something else

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

disagreement among members of a group or society

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

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

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

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

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

the act of giving a share of something to a group of people in an organized way

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

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

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

of or related to one person only and not a group

an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

the act or condition of setting a person or object apart from a group

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

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

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

the process of controlling something by means of rules

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

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

a person who is engaged in the illegal exchange of something

to be originated from something