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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Weight and Steadiness

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

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
ungainly
ungainly
[Adjective]

hard to manage because of awkward form

Ex: Carrying the unwieldy and ungainly furniture up the narrow staircase proved to be a challenging task for the movers. 
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leaden
leaden
[Adjective]

(of mood, atmosphere, etc.) feeling heavy, slow, and overwhelming

Ex: The meeting room was filled with a leaden silence after the disappointing announcement, everyone feeling weighed down by the news. 
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unyielding
unyielding
[Adjective]

inflexible or resistant to pressure

Ex: The unyielding steel structure of the bridge withstood the powerful forces of the storm, remaining intact. 
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unwieldy
unwieldy
[Adjective]

difficult to move or control because of its large size, weight, or unsusal shape

Ex: She struggled to control the unwieldy shopping cart as it veered in different directions. 
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cumbersome
cumbersome
[Adjective]

challenging to manage or move due to size, weight, or awkward shape

Ex: Carrying the cumbersome boxes up the stairs was exhausting. 
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wobbly
wobbly
[Adjective]

unstable and likely to shake or rock from side to side

Ex: The newborn giraffe took its first wobbly steps, getting used to the long legs that would soon carry it with grace. 
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tenuous
tenuous
[Adjective]

very delicate or thin

Ex: The spider's web was so tenuous that even the slightest breeze could break it. 
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hefty
hefty
[Adjective]

substantial in size or weight

Ex: After the workout, she lifted a hefty dumbbell to strengthen her arm muscles. 
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rugged
rugged
[Adjective]

sturdily constructed and able to endure harsh treatment or challenging environments

Ex: The backpacker invested in a rugged tent, ensuring it could withstand the unpredictable weather conditions during the wilderness expedition. 
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