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 General Training IELTS (6-7)

gay

[noun]

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

lesbian

[noun]

a woman who is sexually drawn to other women

Ex: As lesbian, she found comfort and support in the local LGBTQ+ community center .

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: gender of the child was not revealed until after birth , as the parents preferred to keep it a surprise .

straight

[Adjective]

(of a person) sexually attracted only to one's opposite sex

Ex: As straight person , he felt comfortable expressing his romantic interest in women .

transgender

[Adjective]

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

non-binary

[Adjective]

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

Ex: David appreciated the honesty and authenticity of non-binary community , which challenged societal norms and promoted acceptance of diverse gender identities .

genderfluid

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite facing challenges and misconceptions , genderfluid individual embraces their fluid identity with courage and authenticity , inspiring others to do the same .

agender

[Adjective]

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

asexual

[Adjective]

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

Ex: David stands in solidarity with asexual community , advocating for greater awareness and acceptance of their identities and experiences .

bisexual

[Adjective]

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

gender-neutral

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The fashion industry is gender-neutral clothing lines that cater to individuals who prefer styles that are not traditionally associated with a specific gender .

to come out

[Verb]

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

feminine

[Adjective]

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

masculine

[Adjective]

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

heterosexual

[Adjective]

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

homosexual

[Adjective]

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

Ex: David stands in solidarity with homosexual community , advocating for their right to live authentically and without fear of discrimination .

LGBTQ

[Adjective]

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

Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 6-7)
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

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