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

to form or cause something to form a curved shape

to incline or lean in a particular direction

to make a sudden, forceful forward movement

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

to move or flow in a manner characterized by spirals

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

to keep something supported or positioned by resting it on or against another object

to put something into a small, protected, or concealed place

to sit with one leg on either side of an object

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

to bend the upper side of one's body forward

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

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

to fall, sit, or sink down heavily, often because of exhaustion, weakness, or disappointment

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

to bend or draw a part of the body into a curved position

to adopt a drooping, slumped, or lazy posture

to affectionately press or lean against someone or something