Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 6-7) - Gender and Sexuality

Here, you will learn some English words related to Gender and Sexuality that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 6-7)

gay [noun]

someone, especially a man, who is sexually drawn to people of their own sex

Ex: He met another gay at the conference , and they quickly became friends .

mx [noun]

a gender-neutral honorific title used instead of traditional titles like Mr. or Ms

femininity [noun]

the qualities or attributes that are considered to be typical of or suitable for women

intersex [noun]

the state of having the sex organs or other sexual features of both genders

masculinity [noun]

the qualities or attributes that are considered to be typical of or suitable for men

lesbian [noun]

a woman who is sexually drawn to other women

Ex: At the event , she met another lesbian who shared similar interests and values .

gender binary [noun]

a method of gender classification that categorizes all people into either male or female

gender [noun]

the fact or condition of being male, female or non-binary that people identify themselves with based on social and cultural roles

Ex: The school curriculum has been updated to be more inclusive of gender diversity .

straight [adjective]

(of a person) attracted to the opposite sex

Ex: They assumed he was straight , but never asked .

transgender [adjective]

describing or relating to someone whose gender identity does not correspond with their birth sex

Ex:

non-binary [adjective]

related to someone whose gender identity does not fit in the traditional binary categories of male or female

Ex: Tim respected his non-binary sibling 's request to use gender-neutral language and pronouns , creating a supportive and affirming relationship .

genderqueer [adjective]

describing a person whose gender identity doesn't align with traditional notions of male or female

genderfluid [adjective]

relating or referring to individuals whose gender identity can change over time, shifting between different genders or expressions

Ex: Tim respects his genderfluid sibling 's ever-changing identity , supporting them through each transition and expression .

agender [adjective]

describing a person or identity that lacks a specific gender or does not identify with any gender

Ex: Tim respected his agender coworker 's request to be referred to by their chosen name rather than a gendered one .

asexual [adjective]

(of a person) having no sexual interests or not experiencing any sexual attraction

Ex: Tim respects his asexual coworker 's identity and supports their decision to prioritize personal fulfillment and happiness .

bigender [adjective]

describing someone or something pertaining to two genders

bisexual [adjective]

(of a person) having a sexual attraction to people of both their own gender and other genders

Ex: The bisexual person is attracted to both men and women .

gender-neutral [adjective]

not exclusive to any particular gender and suitable for people of all gender identities

Ex: Gender-neutral pronouns such as " they / them " are increasingly used to respectfully refer to individuals whose gender identity is non-binary or unspecified .

closeted [adjective]

not openly revealing one's sexual orientation or gender identity

Ex: A closeted teen often fears judgment from family or friends .

to come out [verb]

to disclose one's LGBTQIA+ identity or orientation to others

Ex:

feminine [adjective]

related to qualities, characteristics, or behaviors typically associated with women

Ex: Jack appreciated Emily 's feminine sensitivity and empathy during their conversation .

masculine [adjective]

related to qualities, characteristics, or behaviors typically associated with men

Ex:

heterosexual [adjective]

(of a person) having a sexual or romantic attraction to people of the opposite gender

Ex: He felt comfortable in his heterosexual identity .

homosexual [adjective]

(of a person) having a sexual or romantic attraction to people of the same gender

Ex: Jack admires the courage and resilience of his homosexual neighbor , who openly embraces their true self despite facing discrimination and prejudice .

LGBTQ [adjective]

lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning

Ex: Many organizations offer resources and support for LGBTQ youth , helping them navigate challenges related to their sexual orientation and gender identity .

to misgender [verb]

to address or refer to someone using terms that don't align with their affirmed gender identity

Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 6-7)
Size and Scale	Dimensions	Weight and Steadiness	Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount	Intensity	Time and Duration	Space and Area
Shapes	Speed	Significance	Insignificance
Strength and Influence	Uniqueness	Commonness	Complexity
High Quality	Low Quality	Value	Challenges
Wealth and Success	Poverty and Failure	Age and Appearance	Body Shape
Wellness	Intellectual Capability	Intellectual Incapability	Positive Human Traits
Negative Human Traits	Moral Traits	Financial Behaviours	Social Behaviours
Short-tempered Traits	Positive Emotional Responses	Negative Emotional Responses	Positive Emotional States
Negative Emotional States	Tastes and Smells	Textures	Sounds
Temperature	Probability	Attempt and Prevention	Opinions
Thoughts and Decisions	Encouragement and Discouragement	Knowledge and Information	Request and Suggestion
Respect and Approval	Regret and Sadness	Relational Actions	Physical Actions and Reactions
Body Language and Gestures	Postures and Positions	Movements	Commanding and Giving Permissions
Engaging in Verbal Communication	Understanding and Learning	Perceiving The Senses	Predicting
Touching and Holding	Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food	Changing and Forming
Creating and Producing	Organising and Collecting	Hobbies and Routines	Shopping
Finance and Currency	Workplace	Office Life	Specialised Careers
Manual Labour Careers	Service and Support Careers	Creative and Artistic Careers	House
Human Body	Health	Sports	Sports Competitions
Transportation	Society	Social Events	Animals
City Parts	Food and Drinks	Friendship and Enmity	Gender and Sexuality
Family	Relationship Styles	Romantic Relationships	Positive Emotions
Negative Emotions	Travel and Tourism	Migration	Materials
Pollution	Disasters	Adverbs of Comment and Certainty	Adverbs of Manner
Weather	Adverbs of Degree	Adverbs of Time and Frequency	Adverbs of Purpose and Emphasis
Conjunctive Adverbs