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Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL - Physical Appearance

Here you will learn some English words about physical appearance, such as "acne", "brunette", "dowdy", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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acne
[noun]

a skin condition in which small red spots appear on the face or the neck, mainly affecting teenagers

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birthmark
[noun]

a brownish or reddish mark that some people have on their skin since they are born

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callus
[noun]

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

Ex: He treated his calluses with a special cream to keep his hands smooth .
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dimple
[noun]

a small hollow place in the flesh, especially one that forms in the cheeks when one smiles

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mole
[noun]

a small dark brown spot or lump on the skin

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albino
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a person or animal born with no pigment, which is a genetic condition that can turn the skin and hair white and the eyes pink

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adonis
[noun]

a very good-looking or sexually appealing young man

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brunette
[noun]

a person, usually a woman, with dark brown hair and white skin

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redhead
[noun]

(sometimes offensive) someone who has reddish hair

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unkempt
[Adjective]

(of hair) not brushed or cut neatly

Ex: He appeared at the meeting with unkempt hair , looking like he ’d overslept .
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supple
[Adjective]

flexible and able to move smoothly and gracefully

Ex: The yoga instructor 's movements were supple and fluid .
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stocky
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite his stocky stature , he moved with surprising agility on the basketball court .
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balding
[Adjective]

beginning to lose hair and become bald

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dreamy
[Adjective]

very attractive or beautiful

Ex: He looked especially dreamy in his tailored suit at the wedding.
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dowdy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was determined to shed her dowdy image and embrace a more modern and stylish look .
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gross
[Adjective]

fat in an unattractive way

Ex: The woman 's gross size made it difficult for her to fit into standard chairs or clothing .
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languid
[Adjective]

moving in a slow, effortless, and attractive manner

Ex: The heat of the afternoon made everyone move in a languid, unhurried manner .
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luscious
[Adjective]

sexually attractive and very seductive

Ex: The actress was known for her luscious charm , captivating the audience with every scene .
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photogenic
[Adjective]

describing someone who looks attractive in photographs or on film

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punky
[Adjective]

having an appearance or attitude that is characteristic of people who play punk music

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ravishing
[Adjective]

extremely attractive and pleasing

Ex: The ravishing actress graced the magazine cover, her stunning features highlighted perfectly by the photographer.
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dainty
[Adjective]

pleasantly small and attractive, often implying a sense of elegance

Ex: The dainty ballerina danced across the stage, her movements light and ethereal.
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shaggy
[Adjective]

(of hair or fur) long, untidy and thick

Ex: The shaggy mane of the lion made it appear both majestic and wild .
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shaven
[Adjective]

with the hair removed from the head or the face by shaving

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to trim
[Verb]

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

Ex: The dog groomer used scissors to carefully trim the fur around the paws , giving the pet a clean and well-groomed look .
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hairdo
[noun]

the way in which someone's hair is arranged

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bun
[noun]

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

Ex: For the wedding , the stylist created a loose bun adorned with flowers .
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bang
[noun]

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

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braid
[noun]

a length of hair formed by twisting three or more bands of hair together

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frizzy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The woman 's frizzy hair was difficult to manage , requiring frequent detangling .
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to smirk
[Verb]

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

Ex: The villain in the movie smirked as his evil plot unfolded .
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sneer
[noun]

a smile or remark directed at someone as a sign of mockery or disrespect

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to squint
[Verb]

to have eyes that are pointed in different directions

Ex: The child squints when looking at objects far away, a common behavior for those who are cross-eyed.
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