Size and Scale
Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) / Size and Scale
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exceptionally grand in physical dimensions
The tremendous glacier stretched across the landscape, a massive expanse of ice.
View Full Definitionextremely large in size or extent
The gigantic iceberg floated ominously in the frigid waters, dwarfing the nearby ships.
View Full Definitionany of numerous extinct elephants widely distributed in the Pleistocene; extremely large with hairy coats and long upcurved tusks
View Full Definitionvery ugly to an extent of being unnatural or frightening
The monstrous creature in the horror movie terrified the audience.
View Full Definitionextremely large, often suggesting unwieldiness
The elephantine statue stood in the park, its colossal size drawing gasps of awe from visitors.
View Full Definitionvery large and bulky
The hulking figure of the linebacker dominated the football field.
View Full Definitionlarger or more significant than the standard or typical size
He ordered a supersized burger and fries, which barely fit on the tray.
View Full Definition(of an area) having a lot of mountains
The mountainous region offers breathtaking views and challenging hikes.
View Full Definitionextremely huge or impressive in size
The monumental statue was a striking feature of the city's skyline.
View Full Definitionextremely large in size or scale
The titanic mountain range stretched across the horizon, its peaks hidden by clouds.
View Full Definitionused to describe something that is unusually large in size or scale
The gigantesque statue of the ancient king towered over the city square.
View Full Definitionincredibly large in quantity or vast in scope, often to the point of being beyond comprehension or imagination
The cost of the new space mission was astronomical, reaching billions of dollars.
View Full Definitionlarger than the standard or usual size
The oversized sweater enveloped her, providing extra warmth on the chilly evening.
View Full Definitionlarge and occupying a significant amount of space, often hard to handle
The bulky furniture crowded the room, leaving little space to maneuver.
View Full Definitionvery small in size, related to the fictional country of Lilliput in Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels"
The lilliputian dolls displayed in the shop window captured the attention of passersby with their intricate details.
View Full Definitionvery small in size or importance
The chances of winning the lottery are minuscule.
View Full Definitionsmall and weak in strength or size
The puny sapling struggled to grow amidst the towering trees of the forest.
View Full Definitionrelated to atoms, the smallest units of matter, including their structure, properties, and interactions
The atomic structure of an element includes its nucleus, composed of protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons.
View Full Definitioneach of the sixty parts that creates one hour and is made up of sixty seconds
I like to take a short break every 30 minutes of studying.
View Full Definitiona very small, detailed artwork often used for portraits or illustrations
The museum showcased a collection of intricate miniatures, each depicting historical figures.
View Full Definitionmuch smaller than what is normal
The diminutive kitten curled up in the corner, its tiny frame emitting soft purrs.
View Full Definitionsmaller or shorter than average
The pint-sized quarterback surprised everyone with his agility.
View Full Definitionextremely and abnormally small
The dwarfish trees in the polluted valley barely reached knee-height.
View Full Definitionresembling a toy in appearance, often indicating small size, simplicity, or a playful quality
The toylike car was bright red with exaggerated, cartoonish wheels.
View Full Definitionhaving a significantly small size, often implying extreme compactness
The spy camera was subminiature, hidden inside a pen.
View Full Definitionextremely tiny, smaller than what a regular microscope can detect
Viruses are submicroscopic, requiring electron microscopes to be observed.
View Full Definitionto make something smaller in size, amount, or intensity
We scaled down the wedding guest list to fit our budget.
View Full Definitionsignificantly larger than the standard size
He was surprised by the king-size burger served at the new restaurant.
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