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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Size and Scale

Here, you will learn some English words related to Size and Scale that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
large
large
[Adjective]

above average in amount or size

Ex: He had a large collection of vintage cars , displayed proudly in his garage .
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huge
huge
[Adjective]

very large in size

Ex: They built a huge sandcastle that towered over the other ones on the beach .
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enormous
enormous
[Adjective]

extremely large in physical dimensions

Ex: The tree in their backyard was enormous, providing shade for the entire garden .
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giant
giant
[Adjective]

extremely large in size

Ex: The giant iceberg floated in the Arctic Ocean , posing a hazard to passing ships .
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grand
grand
[Adjective]

magnificent in size and appearance

Ex: The grand yacht was equipped with luxurious amenities and state-of-the-art technology .
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massive
massive
[Adjective]

extremely large or heavy

Ex: The ancient castle was built with massive stone walls , standing strong for centuries .
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tiny
tiny
[Adjective]

extremely small

Ex: The tiny kitten fit comfortably in the palm of her hand .
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little
little
[Adjective]

below average in size

Ex: He handed her a little box tied with a ribbon.
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microscopic
microscopic
[Adjective]

too small to be seen with the naked eye

Ex: The microscopic particles in the air were causing allergies .
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teeny
teeny
[Adjective]

having a very small size

Ex: The dollhouse had teeny furniture that looked incredibly realistic.
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small-scale
small-scale
[Adjective]

characterized by a limited or reduced size

Ex: The garden included a small-scale pond and miniature statues .
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pocket-sized
pocket-sized
[Adjective]

describing something that is small enough to fit in a pocket

Ex: The pocket-sized book was perfect for reading during commutes .
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minor
minor
[Adjective]

smaller or less significant in degree or amount

Ex: The surgery involved only minor procedures and required minimal recovery time .
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mini-sized
mini-sized
[Adjective]

describing something that is smaller than usual, typically in a cute or compact way

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micro
micro
[Adjective]

extremely small or minuscule in size

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nanoscale
nanoscale
[Adjective]

extremely small, typically between 1 and 100 billionths of a meter, where materials show unique properties

Ex: Nanoscale sensors are sensitive enough to detect single molecules.
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baby
baby
[Adjective]

referring to something that is very small, like a baby animal or a small version of something

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undersized
undersized
[Adjective]

smaller than the typical or expected size

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small
small
[Adjective]

below average in physical size

Ex: The small cottage nestled comfortably in the forest clearing .
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medium
medium
[Adjective]

having a size that is not too big or too small, but rather in the middle

Ex: The painting was of medium size , filling the space on the wall nicely .
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big
big
[Adjective]

above average in size or extent

Ex: The elephant is a big animal .
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sizable
sizable
[Adjective]

having a relatively large size

Ex: The house has a sizable backyard that is perfect for family gatherings .
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to enlarge

to increase the size or quantity of something

Ex: The company plans to enlarge its workforce next year .
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to upsize
to upsize
[Verb]

to increase the size, scale, or dimensions of something, typically making it larger or more substantial than it was before

Ex: We need to upsize the font so it 's easier to read .
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