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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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Advanced Words Needed for TOEFL
acne
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
birthmark
[noun]

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

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callus
callus
[noun]

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

Ex: The weightlifter's palms were covered in thick calluses from lifting heavy weights. 
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dimple
dimple
[noun]

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

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mole
mole
[noun]

a small dark brown spot or lump on the skin

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albino
albino
[noun]

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
adonis
[noun]

a very good-looking or sexually appealing young man

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brunette
brunette
[noun]

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

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redhead
redhead
[noun]

(sometimes offensive) someone who has reddish hair

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unkempt
unkempt
[Adjective]

(of hair) not brushed or cut neatly

Ex: His unkempt hair suggested he had just rolled out of bed. 
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supple
supple
[Adjective]

slender and flexible, able to bend or move smoothly and with elegance

Ex: The dancer's supple movements held the audience spellbound. 
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stocky
stocky
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The stocky wrestler easily lifted his opponents off the ground. 
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balding
balding
[Adjective]

beginning to lose hair and become bald

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dreamy
dreamy
[Adjective]

very attractive or beautiful

Ex: She thought his dreamy smile was the most charming feature. 
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dowdy
dowdy
[Adjective]

(of a person or their clothing) lacking style, elegance, or fashionable appeal

Ex: She felt self-conscious in her dowdy outfit at the party. 
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gross
gross
[Adjective]

fat in an unattractive way

Ex: The man's gross belly hung over his belt, emphasizing his unhealthy weight. 
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languid
languid
[Adjective]

moving in a slow, effortless, and attractive manner

Ex: She walked with a languid grace, turning heads wherever she went. 
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luscious
luscious
[Adjective]

sexually attractive and very seductive

Ex: The model's luscious hair cascaded down her back, drawing attention to her stunning features. 
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photogenic
photogenic
[Adjective]

describing someone who looks attractive in photographs or on film

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punky
punky
[Adjective]

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

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ravishing
ravishing
[Adjective]

extremely attractive and pleasing

Ex: She wore a ravishing red gown that turned heads as soon as she entered the ballroom. 
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dainty
dainty
[Adjective]

pleasantly small and attractive, often implying a sense of elegance

Ex: The dainty woman captivated everyone with her small, attractive frame and charming smile. 
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shaggy
shaggy
[Adjective]

(of hair or fur) long, untidy and thick

Ex: The dog’s shaggy coat needed regular grooming to prevent matting. 
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shaven
shaven
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He appeared with a freshly shaven face. 
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to trim
to trim
[Verb]

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

Ex: The barber skillfully trimmed the customer's hair to achieve a polished look. 
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hairdo
hairdo
[noun]

the way in which someone's hair is arranged

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bun
bun
[noun]

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

Ex: She tied her hair into a neat bun before heading to her yoga class. 
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bang
bang
[noun]

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

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braid
braid
[noun]

a hairstyle created by interweaving three or more strands of hair into a patterned structure

Ex: She wore her long hair in a single braid down her back. 
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frizzy
frizzy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The humidity caused her usually straight hair to become frizzy, with small curls forming all over. 
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to smirk
to smirk
[Verb]

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

Ex: He couldn't hide his satisfaction and smirked at the success of his plan. 
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sneer
sneer
[noun]

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

Ex: His sneer made it clear he thought the idea was foolish. 
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to squint
to squint
[Verb]

to have eyes that are pointed in different directions

Ex: Despite wearing corrective glasses, he still squints occasionally. 
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