Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Vocabulary List 4: Shapes- test for tomorrow!!!!



1. domed: a hemispherical place (often roof/ceiling)

2. spherical: an object that is perfectly round and circular

3. warped: when an object is twisted out of shape

4. arch: a curved structure, often on the upper edge of a door or window

5. bulbous: big and round or shaped like an onion

6. gnarled: twisted and full of knots (like an ancient tree)

7. sinuous: supple and graceful, full of curves or bends

8. crescent: less than half visible moon or an arc shape

9. concave: curved inward

10. convex: curved outward

11. dimpled: an indented surface area

12. radial: spreading out from the centre (relating to radius)
13. eclipse: referring to an astronomical eclipse or loss of light

14. lozenge: a diamond-shaped figure

15. spiral: something with a curving circular pattern

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