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 IELTS Academic (Band 8-9)
ungainly
ungainly [adjective]

hard to manage because of awkward form

Ex: The team faced difficulty handling the ungainly machinery , causing delays in the construction project .
leaden
leaden [adjective]

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

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unwieldy
unwieldy [adjective]

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

Ex: He grappled with the unwieldy tent poles , trying to set up the camping shelter .
cumbersome
cumbersome [adjective]

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

Ex: She found the cumbersome backpack uncomfortable to wear during the hike .
wobbly
wobbly [adjective]

unstable and likely to shake or rock from side to side

Ex: The inexperienced skater moved across the ice in a wobbly manner , trying to find balance on the slippery surface .
tenuous
tenuous [adjective]

very delicate or thin

Ex: The tenuous branches of the tree swayed gently in the breeze , threatening to snap under the weight of the snow .
hefty
hefty [adjective]

substantial in size or weight

Ex: The construction workers used a hefty crane to lift the massive steel beams into place .
rugged
rugged [adjective]

sturdily constructed and able to endure harsh treatment or challenging environments

Ex: The military issued rugged uniforms to soldiers , designed to withstand the rigors of combat and adverse conditions .
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