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Size and Scale

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) / Size and Scale

Size and Scale

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outsize
out
size
Noun

an unusual garment size (especially one that is very large)

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tremendous
tre
men
dous
Adjective

exceptionally grand in physical dimensions

The tremendous glacier stretched across the landscape, a massive expanse of ice.

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gigantic
gi
gant
ic
Adjective

extremely large in size or extent

The gigantic iceberg floated ominously in the frigid waters, dwarfing the nearby ships.

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mammoth
ma
mmoth
Noun

any of numerous extinct elephants widely distributed in the Pleistocene; extremely large with hairy coats and long upcurved tusks

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monstrous
mons
trous
Adjective

very ugly to an extent of being unnatural or frightening

The monstrous creature in the horror movie terrified the audience.

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elephantine
e
le
phan
tine
Adjective

extremely large, often suggesting unwieldiness

The elephantine statue stood in the park, its colossal size drawing gasps of awe from visitors.

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hulking
hul
king
Adjective

very large and bulky

The hulking figure of the linebacker dominated the football field.

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su
per
sized
Adjective

larger or more significant than the standard or typical size

He ordered a supersized burger and fries, which barely fit on the tray.

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mountainous
moun
tai
nous
Adjective

(of an area) having a lot of mountains

The mountainous region offers breathtaking views and challenging hikes.

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monumental
mon
u
ment
al
Adjective

extremely huge or impressive in size

The monumental statue was a striking feature of the city's skyline.

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titanic
ti
ta
nic
Adjective

extremely large in size or scale

The titanic mountain range stretched across the horizon, its peaks hidden by clouds.

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gi
gan
tesque
Adjective

used to describe something that is unusually large in size or scale

The gigantesque statue of the ancient king towered over the city square.

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astronomical
ast
ro
no
mi
cal
Adjective

incredibly 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.

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oversized
o
ver
sized
Adjective

larger than the standard or usual size

The oversized sweater enveloped her, providing extra warmth on the chilly evening.

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bulky
bul
ky
Adjective

large and occupying a significant amount of space, often hard to handle

The bulky furniture crowded the room, leaving little space to maneuver.

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li
lli
pu
tian
Adjective

very 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.

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miniscule
mi
nis
cule
Adjective

very small in size or importance

The chances of winning the lottery are minuscule.

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tee
ny
wee
ny
Adjective

very tiny in size

She wore a teeny-weeny bikini that barely covered anything.

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puny
pu
ny
Adjective

small and weak in strength or size

The puny sapling struggled to grow amidst the towering trees of the forest.

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atomic
a
to
mic
Adjective

related 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.

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dinky
din
ky
Adjective

insignificant and small

They lived in a dinky apartment above a laundromat.

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minute
mi
nute
Noun

each 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.

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miniature
mi
nia
ture
Noun

a very small, detailed artwork often used for portraits or illustrations

The museum showcased a collection of intricate miniatures, each depicting historical figures.

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diminutive
di
min
u
tive
Adjective

much smaller than what is normal

The diminutive kitten curled up in the corner, its tiny frame emitting soft purrs.

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pint
sized
Adjective

smaller or shorter than average

The pint-sized quarterback surprised everyone with his agility.

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dwar
fish
Adjective

extremely and abnormally small

The dwarfish trees in the polluted valley barely reached knee-height.

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toy
like
Adjective

resembling a toy in appearance, often indicating small size, simplicity, or a playful quality

The toylike car was bright red with exaggerated, cartoonish wheels.

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sub
mi
nia
ture
Adjective

having a significantly small size, often implying extreme compactness

The spy camera was subminiature, hidden inside a pen.

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sub
mic
ros
co
pic
Adjective

extremely tiny, smaller than what a regular microscope can detect

Viruses are submicroscopic, requiring electron microscopes to be observed.

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shrivel
shri
vel
Verb

to shrink in size

The balloon shrivelled slowly as the air leaked out.

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scale down
Verb

to make something smaller in size, amount, or intensity

We scaled down the wedding guest list to fit our budget.

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king-size
king
size
Adjective

significantly larger than the standard size

He was surprised by the king-size burger served at the new restaurant.

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