Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Religion

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

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faith [noun]

strong belief in a particular god or religion

Ex: The preacher 's powerful sermon inspired a renewed sense of faith among the congregation .

belief [noun]

a strong feeling of certainty that something or someone exists or is true; a strong feeling that something or someone is right or good

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God [noun]

the supernatural being that Muslims, Jews, and Christians worship and believe to be the creator of the universe

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goddess [noun]

a female divine being worshipped in different religions

Ex: The goddess is often depicted with symbols that represent her powers .

prayer [noun]

the action of praying to God or other higher powers

Ex: The Muslim community observed the call to prayer , with worshippers facing towards Mecca and reciting sacred verses as a form of devotion .

to worship [verb]

to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

Ex: The community gathered at the sacred grove to worship the nature spirits and offer thanks for the harvest .

temple [noun]

a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus

Ex: She performed rituals at the temple during the festival of Diwali .

church [noun]

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

Ex: They celebrated Easter at the church , singing hymns and participating in the religious ceremony .

burial [noun]

the act of burying a dead body or the ceremony in which a dead body is buried

Ex: They chose a green burial to minimize environmental impact .

divine [adjective]

originating from, relating to, or associated with God or a god

Ex: She felt a sense of divine presence while meditating in nature .

nun [noun]

a member of a female religious group that lives in a convent

Ex: Nuns often engage in teaching , healthcare , and charitable works as part of their ministry .

theology [noun]

the study of religions and faiths

Ex: The professor 's lectures on theology were very insightful .

prophet [noun]

someone believed to speak by divine inspiration or interpret the will of God

Ex: People often sought guidance from the prophet during difficult times .

angel [noun]

a spiritual and holy being with two white wings, believed to be a servant or agent of God

Ex: The Bible describes the angel Gabriel delivering messages from God .

Pope [noun]

the person who leads the Roman Catholic Church

Ex: During his visit , the Pope met with various religious and political leaders to discuss global issues .

clergy [noun]

people who are officially chosen to lead religious services in a church or other religious institution

Ex: New members of the clergy were ordained in a special service .

priest [noun]

a man who is trained to perform religious ceremonies in the Christian Church

Ex: The young man studied for years to become a priest .

miracle [noun]

an occurrence or event that is impossible to be the work of a human being rather a supernatural power

Ex: The Bible describes Jesus turning water into wine as a miracle .

sin [noun]

any act that goes against the law of God

Ex: The story emphasized the importance of recognizing and repenting for one 's sins .

salvation [noun]

(Christian theology) the deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed to be brought about by faith in Christ

Ex: She devoted her life to helping others seek salvation .

penance [noun]

a punishment imposed by a priest or oneself in order to express regret for the sins committed

Ex: In medieval times , pilgrims undertook penance by walking barefoot to holy sites .

destiny [noun]

the events or situations that are predetermined or inevitable for a person, often believed to be controlled by a higher power

Ex: The prophecy foretold his destiny as a legendary hero .

afterlife [noun]

a life that is believed to exist after death

Ex: The film explores different cultural interpretations of the afterlife .

heaven [noun]

the realm of God and angels where the believers are promised to reside

Ex: His actions were guided by the hope of reaching heaven after his life .

hell [noun]

(in Christianity) the dwelling place of Satan and his forces, where sinners suffer eternal punishment

Ex: Different cultures have unique interpretations of what hell represents .

karma [noun]

a belief that one will get the reward or face the consequences of one's good or bad actions

Ex: He faced challenges in life but believed it was due to his past karma .

mosque [noun]

a place of worship, used by Muslims

Ex: The mosque welcomed visitors of all faiths to learn about Islam and its practices .

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
Size and Scale	Dimensions	Weight and Steadiness	Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount	High Intensity	Low Intensity	Space and Area
Shapes	Speed	Significance	Influence and Strength
Uniqueness	Complexity	Value	Quality
Challenges	Wealth and Success	Poverty and Failure	Appearance
Age	Body Shape	Wellness	Textures
Intelligence	Positive Human Traits	Negative Human Traits	Moral Traits
Emotional Responses	Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells
Sounds	Temperature	Probability	Relational Actions
Body Language and Gestures	Postures and Positions	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions
Knowledge and Information	Encouragement and Discouragement	Request and Suggestion	Regret and Sadness
Respect and Approval	Attempt and Prevention	Physical Actions and Reactions	Movements
Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication	Understanding and Learning	Perceiving The Senses
Resting and Relaxing	Touching and Holding	Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food
Changing and Forming	Organising and Collecting	Creating and Producing	Science
Education	Research	Astronomoy	Physics
Biology	Chemistry	Geology	Psychology
Mathematics	Graphs and Figures	Geometry	Environment
Energy and Power	Landscapes and Geography	Technology	Computer
Internet	Manufacture and Industry	History	Religion
Culture and Custom	Language and Grammar	Arts	Music
Film and Theatre	Literature	Architecture	Marketing
Finance	Management	Medicine	Sickness and Symptoms
Law	Crime	Punishment	Politics
War	Measurement	Positive Emotions	Negative Emotions
Animals	Weather	Food and Drinks	Travel and Tourism
Pollution	Migration	Disasters	Materials
Adverbs of Manner	Adverbs of Comment	Adverbs of Certainty	Adverbs of Frequency
Adverbs of Time	Adverbs of Place	Adverbs of Degree	Adverbs of Emphasis
Adverbs of Purpose and Intention	Conjunctive Adverbs