Basic Academic IELTS Words for "Shapes"

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

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hollow [adjective]

having an empty space within

Ex: The sound echoed strangely in the hollow chamber of the abandoned building .

flat [adjective]

(of a surface) continuing in a straight line with no raised or low parts

Ex: The landscape was mostly flat with no hills or mountains in sight .

round [adjective]

having a circular shape, often spherical in appearance

Ex: The round mirror reflected the entire room , giving a sense of spaciousness .

square [adjective]

having four even sides and four right angles, forming a shape resembling a regular square

Ex: The square room was easy to furnish , with each wall providing a straight surface for placement .

rectangular [adjective]

shaped like a rectangle, with four right angles

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circular [adjective]

having a shape like a circle

Ex: The architect designed a circular courtyard at the center of the building , providing a serene gathering space .

oval [adjective]

rounded in shape but wider in one direction, such as the shape of an egg

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triangular [adjective]

shaped like a triangle, with three sides and three angles

Ex: They used a triangular ruler for precise measurements .

star-shaped [adjective]

shaped like a star, with several angles

Ex: The star-shaped sticker sparkled on her notebook .

heart-shaped [adjective]

shaped like the common representation of a heart, with two equal curved parts

Ex: He cut a heart-shaped piece of paper for the Valentine 's card .

straight [adjective]

continuing in a direct line without deviation or curvature

Ex: The canal was perfectly straight , stretching for miles without a bend .

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (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
Age	Body Shape	Wellness	Textures
Intelligence	Positive Human Traits	Negative Human Traits	Moral Traits
Emotional Responses	Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells
Sounds	Temperature	Probability	Relational Actions
Body Language and Gestures	Postures and Positions	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions
Knowledge and Information	Encouragement and Discouragement	Request and Suggestion	Regret and Sadness
Respect and Approval	Attempt and Prevention	Physical Actions and Reactions	Movements
Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication	Understanding and Learning	Perceiving The Senses
Resting and Relaxing	Touching and Holding	Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food
Changing and Forming	Organising and Collecting	Creating and Producing	Science
Education	Research	Astronomoy	Physics
Biology	Chemistry	Geology	Psychology
Mathematics	Graphs and Figures	Geometry	Environment
Energy and Power	Landscapes and Geography	Technology	Computer
Internet	Manufacture and Industry	History	Religion
Culture and Custom	Language and Grammar	Arts	Music
Film and Theatre	Literature	Architecture	Marketing
Finance	Management	Medicine	Sickness and Symptoms
Law	Crime	Punishment	Politics
War	Measurement	Positive Emotions	Negative Emotions
Animals	Weather	Food and Drinks	Travel and Tourism
Pollution	Migration	Disasters	Materials
Adverbs of Manner	Adverbs of Comment	Adverbs of Certainty	Adverbs of Frequency
Adverbs of Time	Adverbs of Place	Adverbs of Degree	Adverbs of Emphasis
Adverbs of Purpose and Intention	Conjunctive Adverbs