Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 6-7) - Dimensions
Here, you will learn some English words related to Dimensions that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.
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lofty
[adjective]
(of a mountain, building, etc.) very tall and outstanding
Ex:
The
castle
's
towers
reached
lofty
heights
,
visible
from
miles
around
.
expanded
[adjective]
made bigger in size
Ex:
The
expanded
playground
features
new
equipment
and
a
larger
play
area
for
children
.
lengthened
[adjective]
made longer in physical dimensions
Ex:
She
preferred
the
lengthened
dress
,
which
gave
her
a
more
sophisticated
look
.
to elongate
[verb]
to stretch something in order to make it longer
Ex:
The
construction
project
will
elongate
the
bridge
to
accommodate
increased
traffic
.
expansive
[adjective]
able to increase in size or volume
Ex:
The
lab
tested
various
expansive
materials
for
their
ability
to
withstand
pressure
changes
.
to thicken
[verb]
to become more viscous or dense
Ex:
After
simmering
for
hours
,
the
stew
gradually
thickened
,
resulting in
a
rich
and
hearty
broth
.
to taper
[verb]
to become smaller in size, amount, or number over time
Ex:
The
enthusiasm
for
the
event
is
tapering
as
the
date
approaches
.