Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Appearance

Here you will learn some English words about appearance, such as "gesture", "underweight", "skinny", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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figure [noun]

the shape of a person's body, particularly a woman, when it is considered appealing

Ex: After months of exercise and healthy eating , she was proud of the improvements in her figure .

gesture [noun]

a movement of the hands, face, or body used to express an idea, feeling, or intention

Ex: The child waved as a friendly gesture .

posture [noun]

the position that one's body is in, while sitting or standing

Ex: The model 's elegant posture captivated the audience .

expression [noun]

a specific look on someone's face, indicating what they are feeling or thinking

Ex: The teacher 's stern expression quickly silenced the noisy classroom .

to wear [verb]

to have a particular style of hair, beard, or mustache

Ex: She wears her hair in a classic pixie cut .

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 .

wig [noun]

a piece of natural or synthetic hair that is worn on the head

Ex: The actor 's wig was meticulously styled to resemble the character he was portraying .

upright [adjective]

(of a person) standing or sitting with a straight back

Ex: An upright sitting position reduces back pain .

underweight [adjective]

weighing less than the desired, healthy, or normal amount

Ex: The underweight child was put on a special diet to help him gain weight .

overweight [adjective]

weighing more than what is considered healthy or desirable for one's body size and build

Ex: Being overweight increases the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes .

tan [noun]

darkened or brown skin caused by long exposure to the sun

Ex: His tan was the result of months spent working outdoors .

sunburned [adjective]

(of skin) reddened or inflamed by being overly exposed to the sunlight

alike [adjective]

(of two or more things or people) having qualities, characteristics, appearances, etc. that are very similar but not identical

Ex: The two models had strikingly alike bone structures , making them ideal candidates for twin-themed photo shoots .

stunning [adjective]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

Ex: The view from the mountaintop was absolutely stunning .

striking [adjective]

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

Ex: His striking blue hair and elaborate tattoos made him a memorable figure in the local art scene .

slender [adjective]

(of a person or body part) attractively thin

Ex: His fingers were slender and nimble , perfect for playing the piano .

skinny [adjective]

having a very low amount of body fat

Ex: The skinny boy could eat a lot without gaining weight .

shoulder-length [adjective]

(of hair) long in a way that reaches down the shoulders

Ex: The model 's shoulder-length haircut was praised for its elegance .

muscular [adjective]

(of a person) powerful with large well-developed muscles

Ex: Despite his slender frame , he possessed surprisingly muscular arms from years of rock climbing .

obese [adjective]

extremely overweight, with excess body fat that significantly increases health risks

Ex: The study focused on the dietary habits of obese individuals .

cosmetics [noun]

any type of substance that one puts on one's skin, particularly the face, to make it look more attractive

Ex: Many cosmetics are formulated with skin-nourishing ingredients .

to dye [verb]

to change the color of something using a liquid substance

Ex: Tomorrow , he will dye his hair with a bold color .

to curl [verb]

to shape something into a spiral or coiled pattern

Ex: The artist curled the ribbon into a beautiful bow on the gift .

awkward [adjective]

moving uncomfortably in a way that lacks grace and confidence

Ex: The dance routine they had practiced for weeks fell apart in an awkward mess during the performance .

to blush [verb]

to become red in the face, especially as a result of shyness or shame

Ex: He tends to blush easily in social situations .

to grin [verb]

to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

Ex: Seeing the old photographs , they could n't help but grin at the memories .

facial [adjective]

relating to the face or its appearance

Ex:

hideous [adjective]

ugly and extremely unpleasant to the sight

Ex: The sculpture was meant to be abstract , but many found its distorted form to be downright hideous .

to wink [verb]

to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke

Ex:

chubby [adjective]

(particularly of a child or young adult) slightly overweight in a way that is considered cute or charming rather than unhealthy or unattractive

Ex: She loved to cuddle her chubby cat , feeling its soft fur beneath her fingers .

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 .

pimple [noun]

a small red swelling on the skin, especially on the face

Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL
Family and Relationships	Stages of Life	Personal Characteristics	Feelings and Emotions
Appearance	Clothing and Fashion	Colors and Shapes	Education
Employment	Language and Grammar	The Human Body	Communication
Travel and Tourism	Transportation	Means of Transportation	The Computer World
Society and Social Issues	Healthcare and Medicine	Medical Examinations and Procedures	Physical Conditions and Injuries
Mental Disorders	Physical Disabilities and Illnesses	Geography	Space
The Environment and Weather	The Animal Kingdom	The Art World	Cinema and Theater
Music	Literature	Broadcasting and Journalism	Food and Restaurant
Diet	Agriculture and Plants	Point of View	Cause and Effect
Certainty and Doubt	Suggestions and Rules	Pride and Prejudice	Houses and Buildings
Hobbies and Games	Shopping	The Economy	The Business World
Success and Failure	Politics	Law and Order	Crime and Punishment
War and Peace	Religion	Biology, Physics, and Chemistry	Mathematics and Measurement
Engineering and Research	Athletics	Time and History