at a speed that is not fast
Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 5) - Speed
Here, you will learn some English words related to Speed that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.
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slow
[adverb]
Ex:
The
warning sign
said
,
'
Curves
ahead
,
drive
slow
.
'
fast
[adjective]
having a high speed when doing something, especially moving
Ex:
She
had
a
fast
typing
speed
,
finishing
her
work
in
no
time
.
high-speed
[adjective]
moving or functioning very fast
Ex:
He
upgraded
to
a
high-speed
blender
for
smoother
and
quicker
food
preparation
.
rapid
[adjective]
occurring or moving with great speed
Ex:
The
rapid
heartbeat
indicated
excitement
or
anxiety
.
speedy
[adjective]
moving or happening quickly
Ex:
The
speedy
recovery
from
the
injury
surprised
everyone
.
snaillike
[adjective]
resembling or moving at the slow and deliberate pace characteristic of a snail
Ex:
The
snaillike
growth
of
the
plant
puzzled
the
gardeners
.
snail-paced
[adjective]
moving or progressing very slowly
Ex:
She
grew
impatient
with
the
snail-paced
internet
connection
.
leisurely
[adjective]
carried out in a relaxed and unhurried manner
Ex:
The
leisurely
pace
of
the
boat
ride
allowed
them
to
take in
the
scenery
.
gradual
[adjective]
occurring slowly and step-by-step over a long period of time
Ex:
The
erosion
of
the
coastline
was
a
gradual
process
,
occurring
over
many
years
.
to slow
[verb]
to decrease the speed of something
Ex:
The
cyclist
slowed
his
bike
to
let
the
pedestrians
cross
the
road
.
to brake
[verb]
to slow down or stop a moving car, etc. by using the brakes
Ex:
The
skilled
skater
knew
exactly
when
to
brake
,
gracefully
slowing down
.
to slow down
[verb]
to move with a lower speed or rate of movement
Ex:
During
the
race
,
the
sprinter
started
to
slow down
near
the
finish line
.