IELTS Essay: Resources for Protecting Wild Animals and Birds
Vocabulary Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
argue claim
undue emphasis too much focus
safeguarding protecting
various species different animals
wild animals not domesticated like cats and dogs
legitimate practical objections real actual criticisms
positive overall good in general
given considering
potential impact possible effect
abandoning not helping
efforts attempts
opponents people against them
current conservation initiatives right now trying to save animals
unnecessary waste of valuable resources not needed wasting money
natural related to nature, organic
ecosystems how plants and animals interact and live together
going extinct not longer exist
fighting for survival trying to live
human intervention people stepping in to help
unnatural not normal
to a certain degree somewhat
adapt change
flourish do really well
obsolete no longer needed
added to this is the economic burden there is also the financial pressure
majority most of
endangered animals animals that are on the verge of extinction
developing nations countries getting better
national governments countries and the authorities
variety kinds of
concerns worries
related to concerning
healthcare hospitals and doctors
education schools
employment jobs
and so on etc.
take precedence over more important than
populations how many are alive
protect safeguard
disappearance absent
irreversible can’t be fixed
responsibility duty
to my mind in my opinion
compelling enough argument good claim for
blame responsibility for it
assigned in a number of directions given out different places
self-righteous full of themselves
persuasive convincing
permanent damage the effect will last forever
impact future generations affect the future
depends on relies on
biodiversity different plants and animals
new medicines new drugs
functioning of a healthy food chain good interactions between animals
showcase show off
varied expressions different ways
only known home only place they live
short-sighted not looking to the future
eliminate get rid of
damage hurt
reputation what people think about it
despite regardless of
financial cost money
essential crucial
prioritize better than
future looking forward to later on
short-term considerations only thinking about now