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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
[noun]

the distance between two sides of something

Ex: The breadth of the ocean seemed endless from the ship 's deck .
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depth
[noun]

the distance below the top surface of something

Ex: The well 's depth was crucial for ensuring a sustainable water supply during droughts .
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height
[noun]

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

Ex: The height of the tree is approximately 30 meters .
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length
[noun]

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

Ex: The length of the football field is one hundred yards .
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weight
[noun]

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

Ex: He stepped on the scale to measure his weight.
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width
[noun]

the distance of something from side to side

Ex: When buying a rug , consider the width of the room for proper coverage .
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dimension
[noun]

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

Ex: When designing the new bridge , engineers took into account the dimensions of the river and the surrounding landscape .
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bulky
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The bulky equipment took up most of the storage space in the garage .
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compact
[Adjective]

small and efficiently arranged or designed

Ex: The compact flashlight provided a bright light despite its tiny size .
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enormous
[Adjective]

extremely large in physical dimensions

Ex: The tree in their backyard was enormous, providing shade for the entire garden .
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huge
[Adjective]

very large in size

Ex: They built a huge sandcastle that towered over the other ones on the beach .
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tiny
[Adjective]

extremely small

Ex: The tiny kitten fit comfortably in the palm of her hand .
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narrow
[Adjective]

having a limited distance between opposite sides

Ex: The narrow bridge could only accommodate one car at a time , causing traffic delays .
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angle
[noun]

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

Ex: Understanding different angles is essential in geometry for solving problems .
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circular
[Adjective]

having a shape like a circle

Ex: The circular rug added a touch of elegance to the living room , complementing the curved furniture .
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concentric
[Adjective]

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

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cube
[noun]

a figure, either hollow or solid, with six equal square sides

Ex: The ice in the cooler was formed into perfect cubes.
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pyramid
[noun]

a solid object with a square base and four triangular sides joined to a point on the top

Ex: The pyramid's base was a square , creating a classic geometric form .
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diagonal
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The designer added a bold diagonal stripe that extended from the top left corner to the bottom right corner of the canvas .
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horizontal
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The bar graph displayed the data in a horizontal format .
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vertical
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The graph displayed the data with vertical bars representing each category .
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oval
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The oval pendant hung from a delicate chain around her neck, catching the light with its polished surface.
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parallel
[Adjective]

having an equal distance from each other at every point

Ex: The railroad tracks are parallel to each other .
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prism
[noun]

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

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rectangular
[Adjective]

shaped like a rectangle, with four right angles

Ex: The building had large rectangular windows to let in more light .
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any half of a circle

Ex: The audience formed a semicircle around the street performer .
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sphere
[noun]

(geometry) a round object that every point on its surface has the same distance from its center

Ex: Spheres are often used in design for their smooth and harmonious appearance .
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round
[Adjective]

having a circular shape, often spherical in appearance

Ex: The round pizza was divided into equal slices , ready to be shared among friends .
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triangular
[Adjective]

shaped like a triangle, with three sides and three angles

Ex: The tent had a triangular opening at the front .
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symmetry
[noun]

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

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Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic)
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