Academic IELTS Words for "Religion"

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

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7)

monastery [noun]

a building where a group of monks live and pray

Ex: Visitors to the monastery are often impressed by its beautiful architecture and tranquil gardens .

ritual [noun]

the act of conducting a series of fixed actions, particular to a religious ceremony

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altar [noun]

the table in a church, used for giving communion in Christianity

Ex: The floral arrangements adorned the altar , adding beauty to the church ceremony .

monk [noun]

a member of a male religious group that lives in a monastery

Ex: Monks often engage in manual labor as part of their daily routine to support their community .

deity [noun]

a supernatural figure that is worshipped like a god or goddess

Ex: The temple was dedicated to the local deity of harvest .

Scripture [noun]

the sacred writings of the Christian faith, comprising the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, considered authoritative and divinely inspired by Christian

Ex: The Gospel accounts in the New Testament are foundational scriptures detailing the life , teachings , death , and resurrection of Jesus Christ .

rabbi [noun]

a religious teacher, scholar, or leader of Judaism

sacrament [noun]

a religious ceremony or ritual regarded as having special significance and often involving the use of symbolic elements

Ex: The sacrament of reconciliation , also known as confession , provides a means for believers to seek forgiveness for their sins .

pilgrimage [noun]

a journey or religious expedition to a sacred place or shrine, typically undertaken for spiritual or religious reasons

Ex: Christians often undertake pilgrimages to Jerusalem , visiting sites of religious significance mentioned in the Bible .

doctrine [noun]

a system of beliefs, principles, or teachings that are formally taught, advocated, or followed

Ex: The doctrine of karma in Hinduism and Buddhism teaches that actions have consequences , and individuals are responsible for the effects of their actions in this life and beyond .

fasting [noun]

abstaining from food

satanism [noun]

a belief in and reverence for devils (especially Satan)

Saint [noun]

someone who, after their death, is officially recognized by the Christian Church as a very holy person

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testament [noun]

either of the two main parts of the Christian Bible

rebirth [noun]

a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life

redemption [noun]

(theology) the act by which one is liberated from sin and shielded from wickedness

Ex: The theme of redemption runs deep in many religious texts , highlighting the transformative power of faith .

baptism [noun]

a Christian ceremony during which water is poured on someone or they are immersed into water to welcome them to the Church

Ex: The ceremony included prayers and the ritual of baptism .

the Trinity [noun]

(in Christianity) the concept of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

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cathedral [noun]

the largest and most important church of a specific area, which is controlled by a bishop

Ex: Tourists flock to the cathedral to admire its historical significance and breathtaking design .

sermon [noun]

a moral or religious speech, usually given during a church service

liturgy [noun]

a fixed set of rites or prayers used for religious ceremonies

secularism [noun]

the doctrine that separates the state from religious associations

Ex: The policy of secularism ensures that government decisions are free from religious bias .

atheism [noun]

the belief that rejects the existence of God or a higher power

Ex: She wrote an essay exploring the reasons behind her atheism .

requiem [noun]

a piece of music or religious chant performed as a tribute to someone who has died

Ex: The church bells tolled as the requiem echoed through the cathedral during the funeral procession .

Epiphany [noun]

the event of manifestation of Jesus Christ to the Magi

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crucifix [noun]

a cross with a image or statue of Jesus on it

Ex: The old church had a wooden crucifix with intricate carvings .

pilgrim [noun]

a religious person who travels to a sacred place for a holy cause

Ex: She joined a group of pilgrims on a journey to Lourdes , hoping for healing and solace .

preacher [noun]

someone who delivers spiritual speeches, often an associate of the clergy

shrine [noun]

a place or building for people to pray in, which is considered holy by many due to its connection with a sacred person, event, or object

Ex: The ancient shrine houses relics believed to have healing powers .

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (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 Incapabilities	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	Sounds	Textures
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	Engaging in Verbal Communication
Understanding and Learning	Perceiving The Senses	Commanding and Giving Permissions	Predicting
Touching and Holding	Changing and Forming	Creating and Producing	Organising and Collecting
Preparing Food	Eating and Drinking	Science	Education
Research	Astronomy	Physics	Biology
Chemistry	Geology	Philosophy	Psychology
Maths and Graphs	Geometry	Environment	Landscape and Geography
Engineering	Technology	Internet and Computer	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	Energy and Power
Crime	Punishment	Government	Politics
Measurement	War	Positive Emotions	Negative Emotions
Travel and Tourism	Migration	Food and Drinks	Materials
Pollution	Disasters	Weather	Animals
Adverbs of Manner	Adverbs of Degree	Adverbs of Comment and Certainty	Adverbs of Time and Frequency
Adverbs of Purpose and Emphasis	Conjunctive Adverbs