IELTS Writing Task 2 - Gender and Occupation Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Decide
- Pronunciation: /dɪˈsaɪd/
- Part of Speech: Verb
- Meaning: To make a choice or come to a conclusion.
- Example: She decided to become a doctor.
Discuss
- Pronunciation: /dɪˈskʌs/
- Part of Speech: Verb
- Meaning: To talk about a subject with others and exchange ideas or opinions.
- Example: Let's discuss this issue.
Suited (to/for)
- Pronunciation: /ˈsuːtɪd/
- Part of Speech: Adjective
- Meaning: Appropriate or well-matched for a particular purpose or situation.
- Example: He is well suited for this job.
Based on
- Pronunciation: /beɪst ɒn/
- Part of Speech: Preposition
- Meaning: Using something as a foundation or starting point.
- Example: The film is based on a true story.
Practical
- Pronunciation: /ˈpræktɪkəl/
- Part of Speech: Adjective
- Meaning: Concerned with the actual use or doing of something; realistic.
- Example: This is a practical solution.
More caring
- Pronunciation: /mɔː ˈkeərɪŋ/
- Part of Speech: Adjective Phrase
- Meaning: Displaying greater kindness and concern for others.
- Example: Nurses are often seen as more caring.
Roles
- Pronunciation: /rəʊlz/
- Part of Speech: Noun (plural)
- Meaning: The functions or positions that someone has in a particular situation or relationship.
- Example: Men and women can share different roles.
Regardless (of)
- Pronunciation: /rɪˈɡɑːdləs/
- Part of Speech: Adverb
- Meaning: Without regard or consideration for.
- Example: Everyone can apply, regardless of age.
Limit someone’s abilities
- Pronunciation: /ˈlɪmɪt əˈbɪlɪtiz/
- Part of Speech: Verb Phrase
- Meaning: To restrict or restrain someone's capabilities.
- Example: Gender roles may limit women’s abilities.
Gender equality
- Pronunciation: /ˈdʒendə ɪˈkwɒləti/
- Part of Speech: Noun Phrase
- Meaning: The state in which access to rights and opportunities is unaffected by gender.
- Example: Gender equality is improving globally.
Feminist movements
- Pronunciation: /ˈfemənɪst ˈmuːvmənts/
- Part of Speech: Noun Phrase
- Meaning: Organized efforts to achieve political, economic, personal, and social equality of the sexes.
- Example: Feminist movements fight for equal rights.
Free to choose
- Pronunciation: /friː tə tʃuːz/
- Part of Speech: Verb Phrase
- Meaning: Having the liberty to make one's own decisions.
- Example: Everyone should be free to choose their job.
Skills and passion
- Pronunciation: /skɪlz ənd ˈpæʃən/
- Part of Speech: Noun Phrase
- Meaning: The combination of proficiency and strong enthusiasm for something.
- Example: Success comes from skills and passion.
Follow their dreams
- Pronunciation: /ˈfɒləʊ ðeə driːmz/
- Part of Speech: Verb Phrase
- Meaning: To pursue what one really wants to do in life.
- Example: She wants to follow her dreams of becoming a pilot.
Might be more popular
- Pronunciation: /maɪt biː mɔː ˈpɒpjʊlə/
- Part of Speech: Verb Phrase
- Meaning: Could be more favored or widespread.
- Example: Teaching might be more popular among women.
Depend (on)
- Pronunciation: /dɪˈpend/
- Part of Speech: Verb
- Meaning: To be controlled or determined by something else.
- Example: Some people think jobs should depend on gender.
Equal opportunities
- Pronunciation: /ˈiːkwəl ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz/
- Part of Speech: Noun Phrase
- Meaning: Giving everyone the same chances.
- Example: Everyone deserves equal opportunities.
Opinions
- Pronunciation: /əˈpɪnjənz/
- Part of Speech: Noun (plural)
- Meaning: Personal views or beliefs.
- Example: People have different opinions about this issue.