Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 5) - Dimensions

Here, you will learn some English words related to Dimensions that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (5)

tall

[Adjective]

having greater than average height

Ex: The tall trees in the forest swayed gently in the breeze.

extended

[Adjective]

made wider or broader in length and width

Ex: The family enjoyed their vacation in the extended cabin, which offered more living space and comfort.

stretched

[Adjective]

pulled tight, spread out, or used to its limits, often making it thin, strained, or barely enough

Ex: The stretched rubber band was about to snap.

high

[Adjective]

having a relatively great vertical extent

Ex: The high mountain peaks were covered in snow.

wide

[Adjective]

having a large length from side to side

Ex: The river was wide, spanning several hundred meters across.

broad

[Adjective]

having a large distance between one side and another

Ex: His shoulders were broad, giving him a powerful and imposing appearance.

extensive

[Adjective]

covering a large area

Ex: The national park had extensive hiking trails, offering visitors the opportunity to explore diverse landscapes and ecosystems.

vast

[Adjective]

extremely great in extent, size, or area

Ex: The explorers marveled at the vast desert stretching endlessly before them.

spread

[Adjective]

expanded in dimension

lengthy

[Adjective]

continuing for too long

Ex: The meeting was unnecessarily lengthy, dragging on for hours without reaching any conclusive decisions.

long

[Adjective]

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

Ex: The necklace she wore had a long chain adorned with intricate charms.

short

[Adjective]

having a below-average distance between two points

Ex: She wore a shirt with short sleeves to stay cool in the summer heat.

knee-high

[Adjective]

tall enough to reach just below the knees

Ex: She wore knee-high boots with her winter dress.

shortish

[Adjective]

not having a long length

to stretch

[Verb]

to make something longer, looser, or wider, especially by pulling it

Ex: She decided to stretch the fabric before sewing to ensure it would fit properly.

to grow

[Verb]

to become greater in size, amount, number, or quality

Ex: The company's profits continue to grow steadily.

to widen

[Verb]

to become wider or broader in dimension, extent, or scope

Ex: The river widens as it flows towards the sea.

to expand

[Verb]

to spread out or stretch in various directions

Ex: The foam mattress expanded to its full size after being removed from its packaging.

to lengthen

[Verb]

to increase the length or duration of something

Ex: They lengthened the runway at the airport for larger planes.

to expand

[Verb]

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

Ex: The company's operations expanded rapidly, opening new branches in multiple cities.

to broaden

[Verb]

to become larger in scope or range

Ex: As she explored different genres of music, her tastes began to broaden.

to extend

[Verb]

to enlarge or lengthen something

Ex: She extends her hand for a friendly handshake.

Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 5)
Size and Scale	Dimensions	Weight and Steadiness	Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount	High Intensity	Low Intensity	Space and Area
Shapes	Speed	Significance	Influence and Strength
Uniqueness	Complexity	Value	Quality
Challenges	Wealth and Success	Poverty and Failure	Appearance

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