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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callus

[noun]

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

unkempt

[Adjective]

(of hair) not brushed or cut neatly

Ex: He appeared at the meeting unkempt hair , looking like he ’d overslept .

supple

[Adjective]

flexible and able to move smoothly and gracefully

stocky

[Adjective]

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

dreamy

[Adjective]

very attractive or beautiful

dowdy

[Adjective]

(of a woman) unfashionable, unattractive, or lacking in style and elegance, often due to outdated clothing choices or a conservative appearance

gross

[Adjective]

fat in an unattractive way

languid

[Adjective]

moving in a slow, effortless, and attractive manner

luscious

[Adjective]

sexually attractive and very seductive

Ex: The actress was known for luscious charm , captivating the audience with every scene .

ravishing

[Adjective]

extremely attractive and pleasing

dainty

[Adjective]

pleasantly small and attractive, often implying a sense of elegance

shaggy

[Adjective]

(of hair or fur) long, untidy and thick

to trim

[Verb]

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

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 bun adorned with flowers .

frizzy

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The womanfrizzy hair was difficult to manage , requiring frequent detangling .

to smirk

[Verb]

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

to squint

[Verb]

to have eyes that are pointed in different directions

Ex: squints whenever she tries to read small print because of her cross-eyed condition .

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Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL - Physical Appearance