Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 6-7) - Postures and Positions

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

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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 6-7)
to arch
to arch [verb]

to form or create an arch or curve, often referring to a graceful or curved shape

Ex: The cat arched its back and hissed to appear more intimidating to the intruding dog .
to tilt
to tilt [verb]

to incline or lean in a particular direction

Ex: The building began to tilt precariously after the foundation weakened .
to lunge
to lunge [verb]

to make a sudden, forceful forward movement

Ex: The fitness instructor demonstrated how to lunge properly , emphasizing the importance of correct form .
to squat
to squat [verb]

to go to a position in which the knees are bent and the back of thighs are touching or very close to one's heels

Ex: As part of their daily exercise routine , the athletes were instructed to squat to improve flexibility and muscle tone .
to slump
to slump [verb]

to sit, lean or fall heavily or suddenly, typically due to exhaustion, weakness, or lack of energy.

Ex: The exhausted athlete slumped against the gym wall after completing the intense workout .
to snuggle
to snuggle [verb]

to settle or nestle closely and comfortably, especially for warmth or affection

Ex: While they were camping , the friends were snuggling around the campfire to stay warm .
to curl
to curl [verb]

to bend or position a part of body in a curved or coiled shape

Ex: The dancer gracefully curled her back into an elegant arch .
to slouch
to slouch [verb]

to adopt a drooping, slumped, or lazy posture

Ex:
to nuzzle
to nuzzle [verb]

to affectionately press or lean against someone or something

Ex:
to coil
to coil [verb]

to move or flow in a manner characterized by spirals

Ex: The DNA molecule coiled and uncoiled , revealing its intricate double helix structure .
to uncoil
to uncoil [verb]

to unwind, release, or straighten something that has been wound into a spiral or twisted shape

Ex: Tomorrow , he 'll likely uncoil the garden hose to water the plants in the backyard .
to prop
to prop [verb]

to support, hold up, or sustain by placing or leaning against a firm or solid structure

Ex: The artist props the canvas on an easel to paint comfortably without hunching over .
to tuck
to tuck [verb]

to place something into a sheltered or hidden position

Ex: Before heading out on the adventure , the child enthusiastically tucked the cherished toy into the backpack .
to straddle
to straddle [verb]

to sit with one leg on either side of an object

Ex: Last summer , the children gleefully straddled their bikes as they raced down the hill .
to sprawl
to sprawl [verb]

to spread out one's limbs in a relaxed manner while sitting, falling, etc.

Ex: After a hearty meal , she contentedly sprawled on the sofa , relaxing with a book .
to stoop
to stoop [verb]

to bend the upper side of one's body forward

Ex: To enter the small doorway , everyone had to stoop slightly to avoid hitting their heads .
to crouch
to crouch [verb]

to sit on one's calves and move the chest close to one's knees

Ex: The baseball player crouched low , ready to field the ball .
to hunch
to hunch [verb]

to bend the upper side of the body forward and make a rounded back

Ex: She hunched slightly to avoid hitting her head on the low doorway .
Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 6-7)
Size and Scale Dimensions Weight and Steadiness Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount Intensity Time and Duration Space and Area
Shapes Speed Significance Insignificance
Strength and Influence Uniqueness Commonness Complexity
High Quality Low Quality Value Challenges
Wealth and Success Poverty and Failure Age and Appearance Body Shape
Wellness Intellectual Capability Intellectual Incapability Positive Human Traits
Negative Human Traits Moral Traits Financial Behaviours Social Behaviours
Short-tempered Traits Positive Emotional Responses Negative Emotional Responses Positive Emotional States
Negative Emotional States Tastes and Smells Textures Sounds
Temperature Probability Attempt and Prevention Opinions
Thoughts and Decisions Encouragement and Discouragement Knowledge and Information Request and Suggestion
Respect and Approval Regret and Sadness Relational Actions Physical Actions and Reactions
Body Language and Gestures Postures and Positions Movements Commanding and Giving Permissions
Engaging in Verbal Communication Understanding and Learning Perceiving The Senses Predicting
Touching and Holding Eating and Drinking Preparing Food Changing and Forming
Creating and Producing Organising and Collecting Hobbies and Routines Shopping
Finance and Currency Workplace Office Life Specialised Careers
Manual Labour Careers Service and Support Careers Creative and Artistic Careers House
Human Body Health Sports Sports Competitions
Transportation Society Social Events Animals
City Parts Food and Drinks Friendship and Enmity Gender and Sexuality
Family Relationship Styles Romantic Relationships Positive Emotions
Negative Emotions Travel and Tourism Migration Materials
Pollution Disasters Adverbs of Comment and Certainty Adverbs of Manner
Weather Adverbs of Degree Adverbs of Time and Frequency Adverbs of Purpose and Emphasis
Conjunctive Adverbs