Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Religion

strong belief in a particular god or religion

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

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

a female divine being worshipped in different religions

the action of praying to God or other higher powers

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

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

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

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

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

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

the study of religions and faiths

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

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

the person who leads the Roman Catholic Church

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

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

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

any act that goes against the law of God

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

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

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

a life that is believed to exist after death

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

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

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

a place of worship, used by Muslims