Academic IELTS Words for "Weight and Steadiness"

dense

Adjective

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thick or heavy in a chemical context

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Carbon dioxide is considered a dense gas compared to oxygen.

The dense foam in the mattress provides excellent support.

ponderous

Adjective

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Disapproving

Formal

displaying a sense of slowness or lack of agility due to real or perceived weight or massiveness

unbreakable

Adjective

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impossible or difficult to destroy or damage

breakable

steadfast

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firmly secured in one position and unable to move or change

robust

Adjective

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built to endure stress or wear without breaking or being easily damaged

frail

delicate

Adjective

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easily harmed or destroyed

flimsy

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likely to break due to the lack of strength or durability

breakable

Adjective

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easily damaged or destroyed

unbreakable

to slim down

Verb

/slˈɪm dˈaʊn/

to lose weight

gain

sturdy

Adjective

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strongly built or solid in nature

resilient

Adjective

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having the ability to return to its original shape or position after being stretched or compressed

durable

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strong enough to resist damage and decay for a long time

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