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Advanced Words Needed for TOEFL - Shapes
Here you will learn some English words about shapes, such as "diagonal", "prism", "oval", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.
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asymmetry
[noun]
(geometry) a lack of symmetry or equivalence in shape or size between the two sides or parts of something
geometric
[adjective]
connected with the branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between lines, angles and surfaces
diagonal
[adjective]
(of a straight line) joining opposite corners of a flat shape at an angle
crescent
[noun]
a curved shape with narrow points at the ends that appears wider in the middle; like the shape of the moon in its first and last quarters
axis
[noun]
(geometry) an arbitrary straight line that passes through the center of a symmetrical object or around which an object spins
cylinder
[noun]
(geometry) a solid or hollow shape with two circular bases at each end and straight parallel sides
prism
[noun]
(geometry) a solid figure with flat sides and two parallel ends of the same size and shape
zigzag
[noun]
(geometry) a shape that consists of a line alternating its direction to left and right
helix
[noun]
(geometry) a line curved on a conical or cylindrical surface, like a spiral staircase in shape
rhombus
[noun]
(geometry) a flat shape with four equal sides in which opposite angles are equal
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