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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 soldiers wore khaki uniforms to blend in with the desert landscape. 
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burgundy
burgundy
[Adjective]

deep red in color

Ex: She wore a stunning burgundy gown to the gala event. 
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hazel
hazel
[Adjective]

having a greenish-brown color

Ex: The autumn leaves had a hazel tint, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. 
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violet
violet
[Adjective]

having a bluish-purple color

Ex: She wore a violet dress to the party. 
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beige
beige
[Adjective]

having a pale, light brown color like sand

Ex: She painted the walls of her living room a soothing beige color to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. 
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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: She has ginger hair that shines in the sunlight. 
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emerald
emerald
[Adjective]

having a bright green color

Ex: She wore a stunning emerald dress to the gala, catching everyone's eye. 
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neutral
neutral
[Adjective]

lacking color or hue

Ex: Beige is a neutral color that matches many tones. 
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deep
deep
[Adjective]

(of a color) showing darkness and intensity

Ex: She chose a deep blue dress that complemented her complexion perfectly. 
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subtle
subtle
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The artist used subtle brushstrokes to create a sense of depth and movement in the painting. 
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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: She preferred soft pastels over bold, bright colors. 
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angle
angle
[noun]

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

Ex: She used a protractor to measure the angle of the triangle accurately. 
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vertical
vertical
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The skyscraper's vertical lines gave it a sleek and modern appearance. 
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horizontal
horizontal
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The table was adorned with horizontal stripes. 
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parallel
parallel
[Adjective]

having an equal distance from each other at every point

Ex: The two lines on the graph are parallel, indicating no change in their relationship. 
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triangle
triangle
[noun]

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

Ex: The artist used a triangle shape to create a dynamic composition. 
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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 butterfly's wings display perfect symmetry along its body. 
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spiral
spiral
[noun]

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

Ex: The staircase in the old mansion featured an elegant spiral that ascended to the upper floors. 
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solid
solid
[noun]

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

Ex: A cube is an example of a solid shape with six faces, all of which are squares. 
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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: In geometry class, they practiced calculating the area of a rectangle. 
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sphere
sphere
[noun]

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

Ex: The planet was modeled as a sphere for calculations. 
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cone
cone
[noun]

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

Ex: The traffic cones were placed along the road to redirect vehicles during the construction work. 
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pyramid
pyramid
[noun]

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

Ex: Students modeled a pyramid using cardboard. 
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cube
cube
[noun]

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

Ex: The storage box was shaped like a cube. 
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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 mirror hung above the dresser, reflecting the room's decor with its elegant curvature. 
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dimension
dimension
[noun]

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

Ex: The architect carefully considered every dimension of the building to ensure it fit seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. 
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curve
curve
[noun]

a line or shape that is not straight and bends gradually

Ex: He drew a curve on the paper to represent the arc of the ball's trajectory. 
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circular
circular
[Adjective]

having a shape like a circle

Ex: The table had a circular top, allowing for easy conversation among the dinner guests. 
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