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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breadth [noun]

the distance between two sides of something

Ex: The breadth of her smile showed her genuine happiness .

depth [noun]

the distance below the top surface of something

Ex: The swimming pool 's depth was measured at eight feet , ensuring safety for diving .

height [noun]

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

Ex: The height of the mountain is over 14,000 feet .

length [noun]

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

Ex: She measured the length of the rope to ensure it was long enough .

weight [noun]

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

Ex: She checked the weight of the parcel before sending it .

width [noun]

the distance of something from side to side

Ex: The width of the bookshelf is adjustable to accommodate different-sized books .

dimension [noun]

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

Ex: The artist 's sculptures seemed to defy conventional dimensions , playing with space and form in unexpected ways .

bulky [adjective]

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

Ex: The bulky winter coat kept her warm but made it difficult to move freely .

compact [adjective]

small and efficiently arranged or designed

Ex: The studio apartment was compact but had everything she needed .

enormous [adjective]

extremely large in physical dimensions

Ex: The ship was enormous , capable of carrying thousands of passengers .

huge [adjective]

very large in size

Ex: She adopted a huge dog that was almost as big as she was .

tiny [adjective]

extremely small

Ex: The tiny ants worked together to carry a big crumb .

narrow [adjective]

having a limited distance between opposite sides

Ex: The river flowed through a narrow gorge , with steep cliffs on either side .

angle [noun]

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

Ex: The angle between the two roads created a sharp turn that drivers needed to navigate carefully .

circular [adjective]

having a shape like a circle

Ex: The architect designed a circular courtyard at the center of the building , providing a serene gathering space .

concentric [adjective]

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

cube [noun]

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

Ex: The classroom had storage bins shaped like colorful cubes for organizing supplies .

pyramid [noun]

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

Ex: They studied the properties of a pyramid in geometry class , focusing on its volume and surface area .

diagonal [adjective]

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

Ex: The diagonal plane of the cube divided it into two symmetrical halves .

horizontal [adjective]

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

Ex: The fence posts were arranged in a horizontal line across the field .

vertical [adjective]

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

Ex: The vines climbed the vertical trellis , reaching toward the sun .

oval [adjective]

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

Ex:

parallel [adjective]

having an equal distance from each other at every point

Ex: The beams of sunlight created parallel lines on the floor .

prism [noun]

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

rectangular [adjective]

shaped like a rectangle, with four right angles

Ex:

semicircle [noun]

any half of a circle

Ex: He drew a semicircle on the board to explain the concept of angles .

sphere [noun]

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

Ex: Spheres are often used in design for their smooth and harmonious appearance .

round [adjective]

having a circular shape, often spherical in appearance

Ex: The round mirror reflected the entire room , giving a sense of spaciousness .

triangular [adjective]

shaped like a triangle, with three sides and three angles

Ex: They used a triangular ruler for precise measurements .

symmetry [noun]

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

Ex: The snowflake 's hexagonal symmetry results from its crystal structure .

Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic)
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Clothes and Fashion	Animals	Food	Houses
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