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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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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
figure
figure
[noun]

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

Ex: She admired her friend's figure, appreciating the graceful curves and proportions that made her look stunning. 
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gesture
gesture
[noun]

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

Ex: She made a gesture of approval with her thumb. 
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posture
posture
[noun]

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

Ex: She entered the room with a proud, upright posture. 
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expression

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

Ex: Her eyes widened in surprise, an expression that conveyed her shock better than words ever could. 
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to wear
to wear
[Verb]

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

Ex: He likes to wear his beard neatly trimmed. 
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wrinkle
wrinkle
[noun]

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

Ex: She smiled and a tiny wrinkle appeared at the corner of her eyes, showing the wisdom of her years. 
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wig
wig
[noun]

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

Ex: She donned a wig to complete her costume for the costume party. 
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upright
upright
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The monk meditated in an upright lotus position, spine like a steel rod. 
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underweight
underweight
[Adjective]

weighing less than the desired, healthy, or normal amount

Ex: The doctor diagnosed her as underweight due to her low body mass index. 
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overweight
overweight
[Adjective]

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

Ex: John is overweight because he eats large portions and rarely exercises. 
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tan
tan
[noun]

darkened or brown skin caused by long exposure to the sun

Ex: After a week at the beach, her tan was a deep, golden hue. 
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sunburned
sunburned
[Adjective]

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

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alike
alike
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The two houses had nearly alike floor plans, with only minor differences in layout. 
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stunning
stunning
[Adjective]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

Ex: The stunning landscape of the countryside was captured in the artist's painting. 
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striking
striking
[Adjective]

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

Ex: She had striking features, with high cheekbones and piercing blue eyes that drew everyone's attention. 
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slender
slender
[Adjective]

(of a person or body part) attractively thin

Ex: She had a slender figure, with long limbs and a graceful posture. 
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skinny
skinny
[Adjective]

having a very low amount of body fat

Ex: She has always been naturally skinny, even though she eats well. 
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shoulder-length
shoulder-length
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She has shoulder-length hair that she styles every morning. 
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muscular
muscular
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He had a muscular build, with well-defined arms and a broad chest. 
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obese
obese
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Due to his sedentary lifestyle and poor diet, Tom has become obese. 
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cosmetics
cosmetics
[noun]

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

Ex: She has a wide collection of cosmetics for different makeup looks. 
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to dye
to dye
[Verb]

to change the color of something using a liquid substance

Ex: She decided to dye her white shirt pink. 
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to curl
to curl
[Verb]

to shape something into a spiral or coiled pattern

Ex: The pastry chef skillfully curled chocolate shavings on top of the dessert. 
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awkward
awkward
[Adjective]

moving uncomfortably in a way that lacks grace and confidence

Ex: Sarah's awkward dance moves drew laughter from her friends during the talent show. 
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to blush
to blush
[Verb]

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

Ex: She couldn't help but blush when complimented on her performance. 
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to grin
to grin
[Verb]

to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

Ex: He couldn't contain his excitement and began to grin from ear to ear. 
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facial
facial
[Adjective]

relating to the face or its appearance

Ex: Facial expressions convey emotions and feelings. 
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hideous
hideous
[Adjective]

ugly and extremely unpleasant to the sight

Ex: The painting depicted a hideous monster with twisted features and glowing eyes, sending shivers down the viewers' spines. 
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to wink
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: During the meeting, the colleague across the room winked to share a confidential message. 
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chubby
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: Despite being a little chubby, she was always full of energy and laughter. 
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freckle
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: Her face was sprinkled with freckles, evidence of her time spent outdoors in the sun. 
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pimple
pimple
[noun]

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

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