Lingo

Size and Scale

23 Words

12m

thunder
1.
thun
der
Noun

the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm

The thunder rattled the windows during the intense storm.

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immense
2.
i
mmense
Adjective

extremely large or vast in physical size

The Grand Canyon's immense size and breathtaking beauty attract millions of visitors each year.

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gargantuan
3.
gar
gan
tuan
Adjective

having an immense size

The construction project aimed to build a gargantuan skyscraper that would dominate the city skyline.

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jumbo
4.
jum
bo
Adjective

extremely large in size

The family ordered a jumbo pizza to satisfy their hunger, featuring an oversized crust and generous toppings.

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whopping
5.
who
pping
Adjective

very impressive, especially in amount or degree

The whopping prize money drew competitors from all over the world to the prestigious tournament.

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humongous
6.
hu
mon
gous
Adjective

extremely large in size

The explorer marveled at the humongous icebergs that floated majestically in the Arctic Ocean.

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7.
brob
ding
na
gian
Adjective

extremely large

The chef presented a brobdingnagian cake at the center of the banquet hall, impressing everyone with its grandeur.

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8.
gi
nor
mous
Adjective

extremely large in size

The ginormous pumpkin at the county fair broke records for its size, drawing crowds of amazed spectators.

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colossal
9.
co
lo
ssal
Adjective

extremely large in size or scale

The ancient ruins revealed the remains of a colossal structure that once stood as a testament to architectural marvels.

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thump
10.
thump
Verb

to hit or strike heavily with the hand or a blunt object, producing a dull, muffled sound

He thumped the table in frustration after a challenging day.

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wallop
11.
wa
llop
Verb

to hit forcefully

The boxer managed to wallop his opponent with a powerful right hook.

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infinitesimal
12.
in
fi
ni
te
si
mal
Noun

an extremely small quantity or amount that is almost negligible

The scientist measured an infinitesimal in the chemical reaction.

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13.
tit
chy
Adjective

extremely tiny

The titchy kitten struggled to climb up the tall couch.

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14.
shrim
py
Adjective

small in size or stature

The backpacker carried a shrimpy tent that was perfect for solo camping trips.

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15.
ho
mun
cu
lar
Adjective

resembling or related to a small, artificially created human or humanoid figure, often used in a metaphorical sense

The scientist's experiment involved creating a homuncular model to study human development.

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vest
po
cket
Adjective

small enough to fit in a vest pocket

He always carried a vest-pocket notebook to jot down his creative ideas whenever inspiration struck.

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wee
17.
wee
Adjective

(Scottish) very small in size

The toddler toddled around the garden, picking up wee flowers with tiny hands.

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midget
18.
mid
get
Noun

abnormally small in stature, typically as a result of a medical condition such as dwarfism

He was diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism, which classified him as a midget under older medical terminology.

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distend
19.
dis
tend
Verb

to expand, swell, or stretch beyond the normal or usual size

After a large meal, his stomach began to distend, causing discomfort.

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magnification
20.
mag
ni
fi
ca
tion
Noun

the act or process of making something appear larger or more detailed

The telescope's powerful magnification allowed astronomers to observe distant galaxies with unprecedented clarity.

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stupendous
21.
stu
pen
dous
Adjective

extremely astonishing in extent or degree

The company faced stupendous debts, making it difficult to recover financially.

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prodigious
22.
pro
di
gious
Adjective

impressively great in amount or degree

The earthquake caused a prodigious amount of damage to the city.

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23.
i
ckle
Adjective

very tiny in size

The ickle puppy snuggled into its bed, looking adorable and tiny.

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