Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Science

Here, you will learn some English words related to Science that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.

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experiment [noun]

a test done to prove the truthfulness of a hypothesis

Ex: The results of the experiment supported the theory of relativity .

formula [noun]

any established or prescribed method, rule, or procedure used to achieve a desired outcome or result

Ex: The coach 's winning formula combines rigorous training with strategic game plans .

psychology [noun]

a field of science that studies the mind, its functions, and how it affects behavior

Ex: The field of psychology includes both research and practical applications .

discovery [noun]

the act of finding something for the first time and before others

Ex: The discovery of a lost manuscript by a famous author thrilled literary scholars and enthusiasts alike .

investigation [noun]

the act or process of gathering evidence or facts of a matter in a scientific and systematic way

Ex: The medical team 's investigation identified the source of the outbreak and recommended measures to contain it .

statistics [noun]

a field of science that deals with numerical data collection or analysis

Ex: Statistics help scientists understand the spread of diseases in different populations .

field [noun]

an area of activity or a subject of study

Ex: Advances in the field of medicine have saved countless lives .

genetics [noun]

the branch of biology that deals with how individual features and different characteristics are passed through genes

Ex: The field of genetics continues to evolve with new technologies and discoveries .

economics [noun]

the study of how money, goods, and resources are produced, distributed, and used in a country or society

Ex: The professor explained the basic principles of economics in the lecture .

geography [noun]

the scientific study of the physical features of the Earth and its atmosphere, divisions, products, population, etc.

Ex: She used maps and atlases to study the geography of different regions .

linguistics [noun]

the study of the evolution and structure of language in general or of certain languages

engineering [noun]

a field of study that deals with the building, designing, developing, etc. of structures, bridges, or machines

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biology [noun]

the scientific study of living organisms; the science that studies living organisms

Ex: His biology professor was renowned for research in genetic engineering .

chemistry [noun]

the branch of science that is concerned with studying the structure of substances and the way that they change or combine with each other

Ex: Understanding the basics of chemistry is essential for many scientific careers .

physics [noun]

the scientific study of matter and energy and the relationships between them, including the study of natural forces such as light, heat, and movement

Ex: Understanding physics is essential for careers in engineering and technology .

astronomy [noun]

a branch of science that studies space, planets, etc.

Ex: Historical records show how ancient civilizations used astronomy to develop calendars and navigate across oceans .

geology [noun]

a field of science that studies the structure of the earth and its history

Ex: Studying geology reveals the history of our planet , from the formation of continents to the evolution of life .

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
Size and Scale	Dimensions	Weight and Steadiness	Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount	High Intensity	Low Intensity	Space and Area
Shapes	Speed	Significance	Influence and Strength
Uniqueness	Complexity	Value	Quality
Challenges	Wealth and Success	Poverty and Failure	Appearance
Age	Body Shape	Wellness	Textures
Intelligence	Positive Human Traits	Negative Human Traits	Moral Traits
Emotional Responses	Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells
Sounds	Temperature	Probability	Relational Actions
Body Language and Gestures	Postures and Positions	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions
Knowledge and Information	Encouragement and Discouragement	Request and Suggestion	Regret and Sadness
Respect and Approval	Attempt and Prevention	Physical Actions and Reactions	Movements
Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication	Understanding and Learning	Perceiving The Senses
Resting and Relaxing	Touching and Holding	Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food
Changing and Forming	Organising and Collecting	Creating and Producing	Science
Education	Research	Astronomoy	Physics
Biology	Chemistry	Geology	Psychology
Mathematics	Graphs and Figures	Geometry	Environment
Energy and Power	Landscapes and Geography	Technology	Computer
Internet	Manufacture and Industry	History	Religion
Culture and Custom	Language and Grammar	Arts	Music
Film and Theatre	Literature	Architecture	Marketing
Finance	Management	Medicine	Sickness and Symptoms
Law	Crime	Punishment	Politics
War	Measurement	Positive Emotions	Negative Emotions
Animals	Weather	Food and Drinks	Travel and Tourism
Pollution	Migration	Disasters	Materials
Adverbs of Manner	Adverbs of Comment	Adverbs of Certainty	Adverbs of Frequency
Adverbs of Time	Adverbs of Place	Adverbs of Degree	Adverbs of Emphasis
Adverbs of Purpose and Intention	Conjunctive Adverbs