Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Science

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

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botany [noun]

the scientific study of plants, their structure, genetics, classification, etc.

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zoology [noun]

a branch of science that deals with animals

Ex: He spent his summers interning at a zoo to gain hands-on experience in zoology .

ecology [noun]

the scientific study of the environment or the interrelation of living creatures and the way they affect each other

Ex: In ecology , scientists look at how ecosystems function and interact .

meteorology [noun]

a field of science that deals with the earth's atmosphere, particularly weather forecasting

Ex: The professor of meteorology explained how atmospheric pressure changes can lead to different weather phenomena .

anthropology [noun]

the study of the origins and developments of the human race and its societies and cultures

Ex: Anthropology is the study of human societies , cultures , and their development across time and space .

climatology [noun]

the scientific study of climates, including long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, wind, and other atmospheric conditions

Ex: Understanding climatology is crucial for developing strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change .

cybernetics [noun]

the study of how communication and control work in living organisms and machines, focusing on information flow, feedback, and system regulation

Ex: In robotics , cybernetics plays a crucial role in creating machines capable of adaptive and responsive behavior .

kinesiology [noun]

the scientific study of human movement, encompassing the anatomy, physiology, and mechanics involved in physical activity

Ex: Exercise physiologists draw on kinesiology to create personalized fitness plans for individuals based on their movement capabilities .

pseudoscience [noun]

a set of practices or beliefs that are claimed to be scientific when in reality they have no scientific basis

Ex: Pseudosciences like phrenology have been discredited over time for lacking scientific rigor .

archeology [noun]

the study of civilizations of the past and historical periods by the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9)
Size and Scale	Dimensions and Areas	Weight and Steadiness	Shapes
Increase in Amount	Decrease in Amount	Intensity	Speed
Significance	Uniqueness	Value	Complexity
Challenges	Quality	Success	Failure
Body Shape	Age and Appearance	Wellness	Intelligence
Human Traits	Positive Emotional Responses	Negative Emotional Responses	Positive Emotional States
Negative Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells	Textures
Sounds	Temperature	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions
Encouragement and Discouragement	Respect and Approval	Request and Suggestion	Attempt and Prevention
Movements	Body Language and Gestures	Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication
Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food	Science	Changing and Forming
Education	Astronomy	Physics	Biology
Chemistry	Geology	Philosophy	Psychology
Maths and Graphs	Geometry	Environment	Energy and Power
Landscape and Geography	Engineering	Technology	Internet
Computer	History	Religion	Culture and Custom
Language	Arts	Music	Film and Theatre
Literature	Architecture	Marketing	Finance
Management	Medicine	Sickness and Symptoms	Law
Crime	Punishment	Government	Politics
War	Measurement	Emotions	Travel and Migration
Weather	Pollution	Disasters	Animals
Food and Drinks	Adverbs of Manner