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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khaki [adjective]

having a dull yellowish-brown color

Ex: The walls of the bedroom were painted in a soothing khaki color for a relaxed atmosphere .

burgundy [adjective]

deep red in color

Ex: He chose a pair of burgundy leather shoes to match his suit .

hazel [adjective]

having a greenish-brown color

Ex: Her eyes were a striking hazel color , with flecks of green and gold .

violet [adjective]

having a bluish-purple color

Ex: The violet light of the evening made everything look peaceful .

beige [adjective]

having a pale, light brown color like sand

Ex: He wore a beige suit to the wedding , opting for a classic and understated look .

bluish [adjective]

having a shade of blue; somewhat blue

ginger [adjective]

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

Ex:

emerald [adjective]

having a bright green color

Ex: The forest was alive with the emerald hues of new spring growth .

neutral [adjective]

lacking color or hue

Ex:

deep [adjective]

(of a color) showing darkness and intensity

Ex: The deep green of the forest was mesmerizing , creating a sense of tranquility .

subtle [adjective]

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

Ex: The fragrance was subtle , hinting at notes of jasmine and sandalwood without overpowering the senses .

to discolor [verb]

to become less attractive or vibrant in color

soft [adjective]

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

Ex: His room was painted in soft shades of green and blue .

angle [noun]

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

Ex: The angle between the two roads created a sharp turn that drivers needed to navigate carefully .

vertical [adjective]

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

Ex: The vines climbed the vertical trellis , reaching toward the sun .

horizontal [adjective]

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

Ex: The fence posts were arranged in a horizontal line across the field .

parallel [adjective]

having an equal distance from each other at every point

Ex: The beams of sunlight created parallel lines on the floor .

triangle [noun]

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

Ex: The roof of the house formed a triangle at the top , providing stability .

symmetry [noun]

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

Ex: The snowflake 's hexagonal symmetry results from its crystal structure .

spiral [noun]

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

Ex: The tornado formed a destructive spiral as it swept across the plains , leaving devastation in its wake .

solid [noun]

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

Ex: Solids can be classified into different types such as prisms , pyramids , spheres , and cylinders based on their geometric properties .

rectangle [noun]

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

Ex: She drew a rectangle on the paper to outline the garden plot .

sphere [noun]

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

Ex: Spheres are often used in design for their smooth and harmonious appearance .

cone [noun]

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

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pyramid [noun]

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

Ex: They studied the properties of a pyramid in geometry class , focusing on its volume and surface area .

cube [noun]

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

Ex: The classroom had storage bins shaped like colorful cubes for organizing supplies .

oval [adjective]

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

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dimension [noun]

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

Ex: The artist 's sculptures seemed to defy conventional dimensions , playing with space and form in unexpected ways .

curve [noun]

a line or shape that is not straight and bends gradually

Ex: In math class , they studied the properties of different types of curves .

circular [adjective]

having a shape like a circle

Ex: The architect designed a circular courtyard at the center of the building , providing a serene gathering space .

Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL
Family and Relationships	Stages of Life	Personal Characteristics	Feelings and Emotions
Appearance	Clothing and Fashion	Colors and Shapes	Education
Employment	Language and Grammar	The Human Body	Communication
Travel and Tourism	Transportation	Means of Transportation	The Computer World
Society and Social Issues	Healthcare and Medicine	Medical Examinations and Procedures	Physical Conditions and Injuries
Mental Disorders	Physical Disabilities and Illnesses	Geography	Space
The Environment and Weather	The Animal Kingdom	The Art World	Cinema and Theater
Music	Literature	Broadcasting and Journalism	Food and Restaurant
Diet	Agriculture and Plants	Point of View	Cause and Effect
Certainty and Doubt	Suggestions and Rules	Pride and Prejudice	Houses and Buildings
Hobbies and Games	Shopping	The Economy	The Business World
Success and Failure	Politics	Law and Order	Crime and Punishment
War and Peace	Religion	Biology, Physics, and Chemistry	Mathematics and Measurement
Engineering and Research	Athletics	Time and History