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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Geometry

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
cube
cube
[noun]

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

Ex: Each cube in the diagram represented a volume unit .
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oval
oval
[noun]

a shape that is wide in the middle and narrow at both ends

Ex: In geometry , an oval is often described as an ellipse with varying lengths .
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diamond
diamond
[noun]

a shape with four equal, sloping straight sides, forming a point at the top and another at the bottom

Ex: The playing card had a diamond suit , indicating a red card .
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angle
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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line
line
[noun]

a row of people or things behind each other or next to each other

Ex: There was a long line of customers waiting to buy tickets .
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point
point
[noun]

(geometry) an element that only has position, with no size or dimension

Ex: Points are fundamental in defining shapes and figures in geometry .
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pyramid
pyramid
[noun]

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

Ex: Engineers designed a glass pyramid for the museum entrance .
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surface
surface
[noun]

(geometry) any of the two-dimensional faces of a three-dimensional figure

Ex: The sphere 's surface is perfectly smooth , with no edges or corners .
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heart
heart
[noun]

a shape that consists of two curved lines at the top and a V shape at the bottom

Ex: The balloon artist twisted a red heart from two long balloons .
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circle
circle
[noun]

a completely round, plain shape

Ex: The sun was a bright orange circle in the sky during the sunset .
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square
square
[noun]

a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles, each measuring 90°

Ex: The tablecloth on the dining table had a beautiful square pattern.
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arch
arch
[noun]

anything with a curved top and parallel sides

Ex: The bookshelf had an arched top that gave it a unique and stylish look.
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zigzag
zigzag
[noun]

(geometry) a shape that consists of a line alternating its direction to left and right

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semicircle

any half of a circle

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

(geometry) a curved shape or design that gradually winds around a center or axis

Ex: The gymnast executed a flawless series of spins and jumps , creating an impressive aerial spiral.
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curve
curve
[noun]

a line or shape that is not straight and bends gradually

Ex: The artist used a brush to create soft curves in her painting .
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disk
disk
[noun]

an object that has a flat, round, and circular shape

Ex: The UFO was described as a glowing silver disk hovering silently .
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hemisphere

one of the two halves of the Earth, separated by the equator or a meridian

Ex: The Earth 's hemispheres have different weather patterns due to their locations .
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lobe
lobe
[noun]

a rounded projection or section forming part of a larger structure

Ex: The jellyfish 's body had four visible lobes.
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rectangle
rectangle
[noun]

(geometry) a flat shape with four right angles, especially one with opposing sides that are equal and parallel to each other

Ex: The artist used rectangles in her painting to create a sense of balance .
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triangle
triangle
[noun]

(geometry) a flat shape consisting of three straight sides and three angles

Ex: She folded the paper into a triangle for her origami project .
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acute angle

an angle that measures between 0 and 90 degrees, which is less than a right angle (90 degrees)

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obtuse angle

an angle that measures more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees

Ex: In geometry class , students learned how to measure and classify acute , right , and obtuse angles.
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right angle

an angle measuring exactly 90 degrees

Ex: The carpenter adjusted the miter saw to cut the molding at a perfect right angle for seamless installation .
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straight angle

an angle that measures exactly 180 degrees, which is the same as a straight line

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axis
axis
[noun]

a straight line that defines the symmetry or structure of a figure or object

Ex: In geometry , an axis helps describe orientation and symmetry .
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