Vocabulary: GRE words about religion and morality

A collection of GRE vocabulary words related to religion and morality, designed to enhance understanding and usage of these terms in various contexts. Ideal for students preparing for the GRE exam who want to deepen their grasp of complex moral and religious concepts.

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1. What does Utilitarianism mean?

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Religious Vocabulary(12)

faith

belief in a higher power or religious doctrine

ritual

a prescribed set of actions or ceremonies

sacred

regarded with reverence and respect

atonement

reparation for a wrong or offense

doctrine

a belief or set of beliefs held by a group

spirituality

the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul

pilgrimage

a journey to a sacred place for religious purposes

transcendence

the state of going beyond ordinary limits

congregation

a group of people assembled for religious worship

evangelism

the spreading of the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness

heretic

a person holding beliefs contrary to the established doctrine

sacrament

a religious ceremony or act regarded as an outward and visible sign of inward and spiritual divine grace

Moral Philosophy Terms(12)

Utilitarianism

A moral philosophy that advocates for actions that maximize happiness or well-being.

Deontology

An ethical theory that suggests actions are morally right based on rules or duties.

Virtue Ethics

A moral theory focused on the character and virtues of the individual.

Consequentialism

The belief that the consequences of an action are the basis for judging its moral value.

Moral Relativism

The view that moral judgments are valid only relative to a particular culture or individual.

Categorical Imperative

A fundamental principle in deontological ethics by Kant, stating that one should act only according to that maxim which they can will to become a universal law.

Eudaimonia

A term in virtue ethics that refers to human flourishing or the highest good.

Moral Absolutism

The belief that certain actions are absolutely right or wrong, regardless of context.

Altruism

The selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Ethical Egoism

The theory that individuals should act in their own self-interest.

Rights Theory

An ethical theory focused on the rights individuals possess and the moral implications of those rights.

Social Contract

A theory in moral and political philosophy that posits an implicit agreement among individuals to form a society.

Questions in this Study Set(24)

1. What does Utilitarianism mean?

A.A moral philosophy that advocates for actions that maximize happiness or well-being.
B.An ethical theory focusing on individual rights.
C.A moral theory that emphasizes duties and rules.
D.A concept that argues for the absolute nature of certain moral truths.

2. What does 'faith' mean?

A.belief in a higher power or religious doctrine
B.a journey to a sacred place for religious purposes
C.a prescribed set of actions or ceremonies
D.a group of people assembled for religious worship

3. Which word means an ethical theory that suggests actions are morally right based on rules or duties?

A.Deontology
B.Altruism
C.Consequentialism
D.Eudaimonia

4. Which word means 'a religious ceremony regarded as an outward and visible sign of inward and spiritual divine grace'?

A.sacrament
B.evangelism
C.doctrine
D.heretic

5. What does Virtue Ethics mean?

A.A moral theory focused on the character and virtues of the individual.
B.An ethical stance that prioritizes consequences over intentions.
C.The belief in absolute moral truths.
D.A theory that emphasizes self-interest as the primary motivation.

6. What does 'congregation' mean?

A.a group of people assembled for religious worship
B.the state of going beyond ordinary limits
C.a belief or set of beliefs held by a group
D.reparation for a wrong or offense

7. Which word means the belief that the consequences of an action are the basis for judging its moral value?

A.Consequentialism
B.Moral Relativism
C.Rights Theory
D.Ethical Egoism

8. Which word describes 'the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul'?

A.spirituality
B.ritual
C.atonement
D.heretic

9. What does Moral Relativism mean?

A.The view that moral judgments are valid only relative to a particular culture or individual.
B.The belief in universal moral truths applicable to all.
C.A principle stating actions should become universal laws.
D.A focus on selflessness toward others.

10. What does 'atonement' mean?

A.reparation for a wrong or offense
B.a journey to a sacred place for religious purposes
C.the spreading of the Christian gospel
D.regarded with reverence and respect

11. Which word means a fundamental principle in deontological ethics by Kant?

A.Categorical Imperative
B.Eudaimonia
C.Altruism
D.Moral Absolutism

12. Which word means 'the act of spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness'?

A.evangelism
B.doctrine
C.sacred
D.transcendence

13. What does Eudaimonia mean?

A.A term in virtue ethics that refers to human flourishing or the highest good.
B.The belief in acting for one’s self-interest.
C.A moral principle based on cultural context.
D.An ethical theory stressing the importance of rights.

14. What does 'heretic' mean?

A.a person holding beliefs contrary to the established doctrine
B.a prescribed set of actions or ceremonies
C.the state of going beyond ordinary limits
D.a journey to a sacred place for religious purposes

15. Which word means the belief that certain actions are absolutely right or wrong?

A.Moral Absolutism
B.Utilitarianism
C.Social Contract
D.Ethical Egoism

16. Which word describes 'regarded with reverence and respect'?

A.sacred
B.congregation
C.faith
D.atonement

17. What does Altruism mean?

A.The selfless concern for the well-being of others.
B.A focus on individual rights.
C.An ethical stance that prioritizes happiness.
D.The belief in moral standards varying by culture.

18. What does 'ritual' mean?

A.a prescribed set of actions or ceremonies
B.the quality of being concerned with the human spirit
C.a belief or set of beliefs held by a group
D.a journey to a sacred place for religious purposes

19. Which word means the theory that individuals should act in their own self-interest?

A.Ethical Egoism
B.Virtue Ethics
C.Moral Relativism
D.Consequentialism

20. Which word means 'a journey to a sacred place for religious purposes'?

A.pilgrimage
B.transcendence
C.sacrament
D.evangelism

21. What does Rights Theory mean?

A.An ethical theory focused on the rights individuals possess.
B.A moral philosophy emphasizing the consequences of actions.
C.A theory based on the virtue of character.
D.An idea that centers on maximizing happiness.

22. What does 'transcendence' mean?

A.the state of going beyond ordinary limits
B.a belief or set of beliefs held by a group
C.the quality of being concerned with the human spirit
D.a group of people assembled for religious worship

23. Which word means a theory positing an implicit agreement among individuals to form a society?

A.Social Contract
B.Deontology
C.Eudaimonia
D.Moral Absolutism

24. Which word means 'a belief or set of beliefs held by a group'?

A.doctrine
B.sacred
C.ritual
D.heretic

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