Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Postures and Positions
Here, you will learn some English words related to Postures and Positions that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.
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to sit
[Verb]
to put our bottom on something like a chair or the ground while keeping our back straight
Ex: She found a bench and sat there to rest .
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to bend
[Verb]
to move the upper part of the body downward
Ex: They bent forward in a deep bow to show respect.
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to raise
[Verb]
to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position
Ex: William raised his hat and smiled at her .
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to balance
[Verb]
to keep something in a stable and even position, typically by adjusting or redistributing weight
Ex: They had to balance the load in the truck to ensure a smooth ride .
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to stretch
[Verb]
to extend one's body parts or one's entire body to full length
Ex: The dancer gracefully extends her arms and legs in a series of elegant stretches to prepare for her performance.
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Sign into pose
[Verb]
to maintain a specific posture in order to be photographed or painted
Ex: The bride and groom posed for romantic shots in the golden hour .
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to kneel
[Verb]
to support the weight of the body on a knee or both knees
Ex: In traditional weddings , the bride and groom often kneel at the altar during certain rituals .
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to recline
[Verb]
to bend the upper body backwards
Ex: She reclined on the beach chair , soaking up the sun and listening to the sound of the waves .
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