Key terms & definitions

God’s purposes and intentions, which Christians seek to follow.

The first person of the Trinity, understood as the creator and sustainer of the universe and a loving parent.

The second person of the Trinity, Jesus Christ, whom Christians believe is God in human form.

Commitment to the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Sangha as guides and supports on the Buddhist path.

An enlargement of the thyroid gland that causes swelling at the front of the neck; iodine deficiency is one possible cause.

A description of a period considered especially successful in culture, prosperity or other achievements; it does not mean that everyone benefited.

A mythical period of prosperity and harmony under Saturn, remembered as a time before the divisions of ordinary society.

The principle of treating other people as you would wish to be treated.

The interconnected relationship between sport, sponsorship and the media, in which each can benefit from the others.

An instrument with a metal cap, stem and thin gold leaf; movement of the leaf shows the effects of electric charge.

A rapid movement of people into an area following the discovery of gold, usually driven by hopes of becoming wealthy.

A monetary system linking a currency’s value to gold. Britain’s return in 1925 at the pre-war exchange rate made British exports more expensive abroad.

An overuse injury involving damage and inflammation of tendons on the inside of the elbow.

The place where Jesus was crucified; its name means “place of a skull”.

Krishna’s eternal spiritual abode, where devotees enjoy loving, personal relationships with him.

A Tibetan Buddhist hall used for meditation or learning; the word can also refer to a monastery containing these spaces.

A worker who emptied cesspits.

In Nichiren Buddhist practice, chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo and reciting passages from the Lotus Sutra.

A checking device that gives a pass/fail result by testing whether a component fits the GO limit but does not pass the NO-GO limit.

A bacterial sexually transmitted infection that can cause a thick yellow or green discharge and pain when urinating.

A sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium, with symptoms including thick yellow or green discharge from the vagina or penis and pain when urinating.

A physical product that can be bought and sold, such as a car, medicine or clothing.

A tangible, physical product supplied to a customer, such as a vehicle or a loaf of bread.

Something considered morally right, such as acting with compassion or helping someone in need.

An action expressing goodness, such as honesty, compassion or selfless service, rather than selfish desire.

Cultivated, considerate manners. Austen tests whether genuinely good behaviour corresponds to privileged birth or fashionable appearances.

Rule that serves a country's welfare through qualities such as justice, mercy, generosity and self-control, rather than serving the ruler's private desires.

Kindness towards others and a wish for their happiness and welfare.

A narrow valley with steep sides, which can be left behind as a waterfall retreats upstream.

A shelter where cows are protected and cared for, including when they are old.