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Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic) - Shapes and Sizes

Here you will learn some English words about shapes and sizes, such as "depth", "compact", "diagonal", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Words for Basic IELTS
breadth
breadth
[noun]

the distance between two sides of something

Ex: The breadth of the river made it impossible to cross without a bridge. 
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depth
depth
[noun]

the distance below the top surface of something

Ex: The depth of the ocean is immeasurable in some areas. 
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height
height
[noun]

the distance from the top to the bottom of something or someone

Ex: He checked the height of the doorway to make sure the furniture would fit through. 
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length
length
[noun]

the distance from one end to the other end of an object that shows how long it is

Ex: What is the length of the hallway? 
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weight
weight
[noun]

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

Ex: The weight of the bag is 10 kilograms. 
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width
width
[noun]

the distance of something from side to side

Ex: The width of the river is about 50 meters. 
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dimension
dimension
[noun]

a measure of the height, length, or width of an object in a certain direction

Ex: The architect carefully considered every dimension of the building to ensure it fit seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. 
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bulky
bulky
[Adjective]

large and occupying a significant amount of space, often hard to handle

Ex: The bulky furniture crowded the room, leaving little space to maneuver. 
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compact
compact
[Adjective]

small and efficiently arranged or designed

Ex: The compact car was perfect for navigating the narrow city streets. 
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enormous
enormous
[Adjective]

extremely large in physical dimensions

Ex: The enormous elephant towered over the other animals at the zoo. 
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huge
huge
[Adjective]

very large in size

Ex: The huge skyscraper dominated the city skyline. 
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tiny
tiny
[Adjective]

extremely small

Ex: He found a tiny seashell on the beach. 
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narrow
narrow
[Adjective]

having a limited distance between opposite sides

Ex: The narrow path wound its way through the dense forest, barely wide enough for one person to pass. 
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angle
angle
[noun]

the space between two lines or surfaces that are joined, measured in degrees or radians

Ex: She used a protractor to measure the angle of the triangle accurately. 
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circular
circular
[Adjective]

having a shape like a circle

Ex: The table had a circular top, allowing for easy conversation among the dinner guests. 
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concentric
concentric
[Adjective]

describing circles, arcs, or rings that have the same center

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cube
cube
[noun]

a three-dimensional figure made of six square or rectangular faces

Ex: The storage box was shaped like a cube. 
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pyramid
pyramid
[noun]

a solid with a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at a single point

Ex: Students modeled a pyramid using cardboard. 
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diagonal
diagonal
[Adjective]

(of a straight line) joining opposite corners of a flat shape at an angle

Ex: The diagonal line on the graph represented the trend of increasing sales over time. 
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horizontal
horizontal
[Adjective]

positioned across and parallel to the ground and not up or down

Ex: The table was adorned with horizontal stripes. 
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vertical
vertical
[Adjective]

positioned at a right angle to the horizon or ground, typically moving up or down

Ex: The skyscraper's vertical lines gave it a sleek and modern appearance. 
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oval
oval
[Adjective]

rounded in shape but wider in one direction, such as the shape of an egg

Ex: The oval mirror hung above the dresser, reflecting the room's decor with its elegant curvature. 
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parallel
parallel
[Adjective]

having an equal distance from each other at every point

Ex: The two lines on the graph are parallel, indicating no change in their relationship. 
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prism
prism
[noun]

(geometry) a solid figure with flat sides and two parallel ends of the same size and shape

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rectangular
rectangular
[Adjective]

shaped like a rectangle, with four right angles

Ex: The table had a rectangular shape that fit perfectly in the room. 
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semicircle

any half of a circle

Ex: The children sat in a semicircle around the teacher during story time. 
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sphere
sphere
[noun]

(in geometry) a three-dimensional surface where all points are equidistant from a center

Ex: The planet was modeled as a sphere for calculations. 
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round
round
[Adjective]

having a circular shape, often spherical in appearance

Ex: The round table provided ample seating for guests, its smooth surface encouraging conversation. 
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triangular
triangular
[Adjective]

shaped like a triangle, with three sides and three angles

Ex: The cake was cut into small triangular slices for the guests. 
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symmetry
symmetry
[noun]

the quality of having two halves that are exactly the same, which are separated by an axis

Ex: The butterfly's wings display perfect symmetry along its body. 
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