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Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Colors and Shapes

Here you will learn some English words about colors and shapes, such as "violet", "emerald", "parallel", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
khaki
khaki
[Adjective]

having a dull yellowish-brown color

Ex: The designer showcased a new line of khaki handbags, inspired by nature and simplicity.
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burgundy
burgundy
[Adjective]

deep red in color

Ex: The cover of the book featured elegant gold lettering on a burgundy background .
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hazel
hazel
[Adjective]

having a greenish-brown color

Ex: She wore a hazel scarf that perfectly matched the changing colors of the season .
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violet
violet
[Adjective]

having a bluish-purple color

Ex: His eyes sparkled under the violet moonlight.
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beige
beige
[Adjective]

having a pale, light brown color like sand

Ex: The curtains in the bedroom were made of a soft beige fabric , gently diffusing the sunlight .
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bluish
bluish
[Adjective]

having a shade of blue; somewhat blue

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ginger
ginger
[Adjective]

(of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color

Ex: The fox's ginger tail twitched as it ran.
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emerald
emerald
[Adjective]

having a bright green color

Ex: The field was carpeted with emerald grass , lush and inviting .
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neutral
neutral
[Adjective]

lacking color or hue

Ex: Neutral walls allow artwork to stand out .
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deep
deep
[Adjective]

(of a color) showing darkness and intensity

Ex: The sunset bathed the sky in deep shades of orange and pink .
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subtle
subtle
[Adjective]

difficult to notice or detect because of its slight or delicate nature

Ex: The changes to the menu were subtle but effective , enhancing the overall dining experience .
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to discolor

to become less attractive or vibrant in color

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soft
soft
[Adjective]

(of colors) not too bright or glaring, in a way that is relaxing to the eyes

Ex: The soft colors of the flowers blended beautifully with the garden 's natural tones .
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angle
angle
[noun]

the space between two lines or surfaces that are joined, measured in degrees or radians

Ex: Understanding different angles is essential in geometry for solving problems .
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vertical
vertical
[Adjective]

positioned at a right angle to the horizon or ground, typically moving up or down

Ex: The graph displayed the data with vertical bars representing each category .
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horizontal
horizontal
[Adjective]

positioned across and parallel to the ground and not up or down

Ex: The bar graph displayed the data in a horizontal format .
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parallel
parallel
[Adjective]

having an equal distance from each other at every point

Ex: The railroad tracks are parallel to each other .
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triangle
triangle
[noun]

(geometry) a flat shape consisting of three straight sides and three angles

Ex: She folded the paper into a triangle for her origami project .
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symmetry
symmetry
[noun]

the quality of having two halves that are exactly the same, which are separated by an axis

Ex: The artist deliberately broke symmetry in the painting to evoke tension .
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spiral
spiral
[noun]

(geometry) a curved shape or design that gradually winds around a center or axis

Ex: The gymnast executed a flawless series of spins and jumps , creating an impressive aerial spiral.
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solid
solid
[noun]

(geometry) a shape that is not two-dimensional because it has height, width, and length

Ex: In architectural design, solid shapes are used to create three-dimensional structures that can be seen from various angles.
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rectangle
rectangle
[noun]

(geometry) a flat shape with four right angles, especially one with opposing sides that are equal and parallel to each other

Ex: The artist used rectangles in her painting to create a sense of balance .
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sphere
sphere
[noun]

(in geometry) a three-dimensional surface where all points are equidistant from a center

Ex: In physics , fields are sometimes represented as spheres.
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cone
cone
[noun]

(geometry) a three dimensional shape with a circular base that rises to a single point

Ex: The chef stacked three ice cream scoops in a waffle cone for the perfect summer treat .
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pyramid
pyramid
[noun]

a solid with a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at a single point

Ex: Engineers designed a glass pyramid for the museum entrance .
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cube
cube
[noun]

a three-dimensional figure made of six square or rectangular faces

Ex: Each cube in the diagram represented a volume unit .
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oval
oval
[Adjective]

rounded in shape but wider in one direction, such as the shape of an egg

Ex: The oval pendant hung from a delicate chain around her neck, catching the light with its polished surface.
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dimension
dimension
[noun]

a measure of the height, length, or width of an object in a certain direction

Ex: When designing the new bridge , engineers took into account the dimensions of the river and the surrounding landscape .
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curve
curve
[noun]

a line or shape that is not straight and bends gradually

Ex: The artist used a brush to create soft curves in her painting .
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circular
circular
[Adjective]

having a shape like a circle

Ex: The circular rug added a touch of elegance to the living room , complementing the curved furniture .
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