Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Dimensions and Areas

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

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stately [adjective]

impressive and great in size

Ex: The library housed a collection of stately volumes , each bound in leather and showcasing the knowledge within .

imposing [adjective]

impressive or grand in appearance, size, presence that inspires respect, admiration, or awe

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altitudinous [adjective]

having great height or elevation

Ex: Climbing the altitudinous staircase to the historic tower rewarded visitors with panoramic views of the city below .

encompassing [adjective]

including or covering a wide range or scope

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panoramic [adjective]

providing or capturing an extensive view of a scene or area

Ex: The panoramic windows in the restaurant offered diners a breathtaking view of the ocean .

longitudinal [adjective]

extending in the lengthwise direction

Ex: The architect designed a building with a longitudinal layout , emphasizing a seamless flow from one end to the other .

commodious [adjective]

having plenty of space for movement and storage

Ex: They chose the house because of its commodious living room , perfect for hosting large gatherings .

sweeping [adjective]

wide-ranging or covering a large area or scope

Ex: The city unveiled a sweeping urban redevelopment plan , encompassing improvements to infrastructure , housing , and public spaces .

congested [adjective]

(of a place) filled with many people, vehicles, or objects, leading to difficulties in movement

Ex: She avoided the congested shopping mall on weekends to avoid the crowds .

voluminous [adjective]

having abundant fabric that creates a large silhouette

Ex: The fashion show featured voluminous skirts inspired by Renaissance styles .

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9)
Size and Scale	Dimensions and Areas	Weight and Steadiness	Shapes
Increase in Amount	Decrease in Amount	Intensity	Speed
Significance	Uniqueness	Value	Complexity
Challenges	Quality	Success	Failure
Body Shape	Age and Appearance	Wellness	Intelligence
Human Traits	Positive Emotional Responses	Negative Emotional Responses	Positive Emotional States
Negative Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells	Textures
Sounds	Temperature	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions
Encouragement and Discouragement	Respect and Approval	Request and Suggestion	Attempt and Prevention
Movements	Body Language and Gestures	Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication
Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food	Science	Changing and Forming
Education	Astronomy	Physics	Biology
Chemistry	Geology	Philosophy	Psychology
Maths and Graphs	Geometry	Environment	Energy and Power
Landscape and Geography	Engineering	Technology	Internet
Computer	History	Religion	Culture and Custom
Language	Arts	Music	Film and Theatre
Literature	Architecture	Marketing	Finance
Management	Medicine	Sickness and Symptoms	Law
Crime	Punishment	Government	Politics
War	Measurement	Emotions	Travel and Migration
Weather	Pollution	Disasters	Animals
Food and Drinks	Adverbs of Manner