Words related to "Physical Appearance" | Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL

callus

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an area of skin that has turned hard and rough by being constantly exposed to friction

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The weightlifter's palms were covered in thick calluses from lifting heavy weights.

His hands bore calluses from years of playing the guitar.

unkempt

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(of hair) not brushed or cut neatly

supple

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flexible and able to move smoothly and gracefully

stocky

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(especially of a man) having a short but quite solid figure with thick muscles

dreamy

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very attractive or beautiful

dowdy

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(of a woman) unfashionable, unattractive, or lacking in style and elegance, often due to outdated clothing choices or a conservative appearance

gross

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fat in an unattractive way

languid

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moving in a slow, effortless, and attractive manner

luscious

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sexually attractive and very seductive

ravishing

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extremely attractive and pleasing

dainty

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pleasantly small and attractive, often implying a sense of elegance

shaggy

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(of hair or fur) long, untidy and thick

to trim

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to cut beard, hair, or fur in a neat and orderly manner

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bun

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a hairstyle in which The hair is pulled back from the face, twisted, and coiled on top

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frizzy

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(of hair) having a lot of small tight curls that are neither smooth nor shiny

to smirk

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to give a half-smile, often displaying satisfaction, superiority, or amusement

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to squint

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to have eyes that are pointed in different directions

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