Solutions - Intermediate - Unit 3 - 3G

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - 3G in the Solutions Intermediate coursebook, such as "fringe", "dreadlock", "sideburn", etc.

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Solutions - Intermediate

to give details about someone or something to say what they are like

Ex: The artist used vivid colors to describe the sunset in her painting .

the way that someone or something looks

Ex: She pays attention to her appearance , making sure her hair and makeup are perfect .

the way in which a person's hair is arranged or cut

Ex: The magazine featured various trendy hairstyles for the season .
bob [noun]

a short haircut for women or men in which the hair is typically cut straight around the head at jaw-level

Ex: Her bob was layered to add volume and texture .
fringe [noun]

the front part of someone's hair cut in a way that hangs across their forehead

Ex: Her fringe was short , and she kept it trimmed regularly .

a bright or lighter color applied to sections of the hair, typically through bleaching or dyeing, to create contrast or add dimension to the hairstyle

Ex: His hair had natural highlights from spending time in the sun .
parting [noun]

a line on the head that is made when the hair is combed into two separate sections

Ex: She decided to change her parting to the other side for a fresh style .
ponytail [noun]

a hairstyle in which the hair is pulled away from the face and gathered at the back of the head, secured in a way that hangs loosely

Ex: His long hair was styled in a neat ponytail .

a rope-like piece of hair formed by twisting or braiding hair, known to be worn by Rastafarians

Ex: His dreadlocks were styled in a way that made them look naturally voluminous .
plait [noun]

a long piece of hair formed by three parts twisted over each other

Ex: The plait was decorated with small , colorful ribbons .
spiky [adjective]

(of hair) sticking upward on the top of the head

Ex:
bald [adjective]

having little or no hair on the head

Ex: The bald man wore a hat to protect his head from the sun .
balding [adjective]

beginning to lose hair and become bald

receding [adjective]

(of a hairline) moving backward, typically at the forehead, indicating hair loss or thinning in that area

Ex:

hair that grows on a person's face, including the beard, mustache, and sideburns

Ex: His facial hair gave him a rugged , masculine look .
beard [noun]

the hair that grow on the chin and sides of a man’s face

Ex: The old man had a long , white beard that flowed down to his chest .
goatee [noun]

a small and pointed beard around a man's chin

Ex: A goatee requires regular trimming to keep it neat .
sideburn [noun]

a strip of facial hair that grows on the sides of the face, extending from the hairline to the area near the ears

Ex:
stubble [noun]

short stiff hair growing on the face when it is not shaved, typically on a man's face

Ex: He looked rugged and handsome with his stubble , which he maintained carefully for a more mature look .
clean-shaven [adjective]

(of a man) with a recently shaved beard or moustache

Ex: He decided to go clean-shaven after years of having a beard .
skin [noun]

the thin layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or an animal

Ex: The baby 's skin was soft and smooth to the touch .
dark [adjective]

(of hair, skin, or eyes) characterized by a deep brown color that can range from light to very dark shades

Ex: His dark hair contrasted with his fair skin , creating a striking look .
light [adjective]

(of color) having less intensity, often because of a small amount of pigment

Ex: The room was painted in light shades of pink and yellow .
freckle [noun]

(usually plural) a small light brown spot, found mostly on the face, which becomes darker and larger in number when exposed to the sun

Ex: Freckles dotted her cheeks and nose , adding a charming touch to her fair complexion .
rosy [adjective]

having a warm, pinkish hue on the face that suggests vitality, cheerfulness, or good health

Ex: The brisk winter air left a rosy flush on her cheeks , making her look radiant .
cheek [noun]

any of the two soft sides of our face that are bellow our eyes

Ex: She pressed her cheek against the cool glass window .
wrinkle [noun]

a small fold or line in a piece of cloth or in the skin, particularly the face

Ex: The wrinkles on his neck were more pronounced after a long day in the sun .
scar [noun]

a mark that is left on one's skin after a wound or cut has healed

Ex: Common causes of scars include cuts , burns , surgical incisions , acne , and injuries .
tattoo [noun]

a design on the skin marked permanently by putting colored ink in the small holes of the skin

Ex:
spot [noun]

a small usually round mark that has a different color or texture from the surface it is on

Ex: He noticed a bright spot of sunlight shining through the window onto the floor .
family [noun]

people that are related to each other by blood or marriage, normally made up of a father, mother, and their children

Ex: My family likes to go on vacation together every year .
party [noun]

an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.

Ex: She 's planning a surprise party for her mom 's 60th birthday .
festival [noun]

a period of time that is celebrated due to cultural or religious reasons

Ex: People wore traditional clothes for the festival .
friend [noun]

someone we like and trust

Ex:

a meeting in which someone asks questions to decide whether a person is suitable for a job

Ex: Maria got a call to schedule her job interview for next week .
school [noun]

a place where children learn things from teachers

Ex: She takes the bus to school every morning .

the act of presenting something such as a play, piece of music, etc. for entertainment

Ex: His performance in the final scene was incredibly moving .
wedding [noun]

a ceremony or event where two people are married

Ex: They planned a beach wedding for their special day .
mustache [noun]

hair that grows or left to grow above the upper lip

Ex: The comedian made funny faces , twirling his mustache for laughs .