Talking about appearance helps you describe people clearly, politely, and accurately in daily conversations. GuruLango’s Spaced Repetition method ensures these descriptive words stay in your long-term memory.
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1. Appearance
These words describe a person’s general physical appearance.
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Vocabulary
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IPA
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Meaning
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appearance
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əˈpɪə.rəns
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overall look
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look
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lʊk
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physical impression
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attractive
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əˈtræk.tɪv
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visually pleasing
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handsome
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ˈhæn.səm
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good-looking (male)
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beautiful
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ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl
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very attractive
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neat
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niːt
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clean and tidy
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stylish
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ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ
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fashionable
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casual
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ˈkæʒ.u.əl
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informal style
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elegant
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ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt
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refined look
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presentable
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prɪˈzen.tə.bəl
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suitable appearance
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2. Build
Use these words to describe body size and physical structure.
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Vocabulary
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Meaning
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slim
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slɪm
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thin build
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thin
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θɪn
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low body weight
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muscular
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ˈmʌs.kjʊ.lər
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well-built
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athletic
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æθˈlet.ɪk
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sporty build
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stocky
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ˈstɒk.i
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solid and short
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curvy
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ˈkɜː.vi
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rounded figure
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overweight
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ˌəʊ.vəˈweɪt
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above healthy weight
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plump
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plʌmp
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slightly fat
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broad-shouldered
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brɔːd ˈʃəʊl.dəd
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wide shoulders
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petite
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pəˈtiːt
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small and slight
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3. Age
These terms help describe age in a neutral and polite way.
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Vocabulary
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Meaning
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young
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jʌŋ
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not old
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middle-aged
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ˌmɪd.əl ˈeɪdʒd
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around middle age
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elderly
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ˈel.də.li
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old
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teenager
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ˈtiːnˌeɪ.dʒər
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age 13–19
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adult
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ˈæd.ʌlt
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grown person
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senior
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ˈsiː.njər
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older adult
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child
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tʃaɪld
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young person
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youthful
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ˈjuːθ.fəl
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young-looking
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mature
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məˈtʃʊər
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fully developed
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aging
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ˈeɪ.dʒɪŋ
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getting older
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4. Hair
These words describe hair length, style, and condition.
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Vocabulary
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IPA
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Meaning
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short hair
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ʃɔːt heər
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short hairstyle
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long hair
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lɒŋ heər
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long hairstyle
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curly
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ˈkɜː.li
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wavy hair
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straight
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streɪt
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not curly
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wavy
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ˈweɪ.vi
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soft curls
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dyed
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daɪd
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colored hair
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blonde
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blɒnd
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light hair color
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brunette
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bruːˈnet
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brown hair
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bald
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bɔːld
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no hair
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ponytail
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ˈpəʊ.ni.teɪl
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tied-back hair
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5. Skin
Use these words to describe skin tone and texture.
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Vocabulary
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Meaning
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fair
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feər
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light skin
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tan
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tæn
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sun-darkened skin
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dark
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dɑːk
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deep skin tone
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smooth
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smuːð
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soft texture
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oily
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ˈɔɪ.li
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greasy skin
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dry
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draɪ
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lacking moisture
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sensitive
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ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv
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easily irritated
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clear
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klɪər
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free of blemishes
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pale
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peɪl
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very light skin
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freckled
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ˈfrek.əld
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spotted skin
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6. Cosmetics
These words refer to common makeup and beauty items.
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Vocabulary
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Meaning
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makeup
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ˈmeɪk.ʌp
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cosmetic products
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lipstick
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ˈlɪp.stɪk
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lip color
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foundation
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faʊnˈdeɪ.ʃən
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base makeup
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mascara
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mæsˈkɑː.rə
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eyelash makeup
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blush
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blʌʃ
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cheek color
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eyeliner
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ˈaɪˌlaɪ.nər
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eye makeup
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powder
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ˈpaʊ.dər
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face powder
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skincare
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ˈskɪn.keər
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skin products
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perfume
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ˈpɜː.fjuːm
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fragrance
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makeup remover
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ˈmeɪk.ʌp rɪˈmuː.vər
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makeup cleaner
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7. Color
These color terms help describe clothes and physical features.
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Vocabulary
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IPA
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Meaning
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black
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blæk
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dark color
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white
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waɪt
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light color
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red
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red
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warm color
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blue
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bluː
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cool color
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green
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ɡriːn
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natural color
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yellow
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ˈjel.əʊ
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bright color
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pink
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pɪŋk
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soft red
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brown
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braʊn
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earth color
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gray
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ɡreɪ
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neutral color
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colorful
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ˈkʌl.ə.fəl
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many colors
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8. Face
Use these words to describe parts of the face clearly.
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Vocabulary
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IPA
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Meaning
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face
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feɪs
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front of head
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eyes
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aɪz
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organs of sight
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nose
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nəʊz
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breathing organ
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mouth
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maʊθ
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speaking and eating
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lips
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lɪps
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mouth edges
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cheeks
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tʃiːks
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sides of face
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chin
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tʃɪn
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lower jaw
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forehead
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ˈfɒr.ɪd
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upper face
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eyebrows
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ˈaɪ.braʊz
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hair above eyes
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eyelashes
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ˈaɪ.læʃ.ɪz
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eye hair
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9. Clothes
These words describe everyday clothing people wear.
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Vocabulary
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IPA
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Meaning
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shirt
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ʃɜːt
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upper garment
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T-shirt
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ˈtiː.ʃɜːt
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casual top
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dress
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dres
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one-piece clothing
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jacket
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ˈdʒæk.ɪt
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outerwear
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coat
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kəʊt
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warm outerwear
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jeans
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dʒiːnz
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denim trousers
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trousers
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ˈtraʊ.zəz
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pants
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skirt
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skɜːt
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lower garment
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sweater
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ˈswet.ər
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knitted top
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outfit
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ˈaʊt.fɪt
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clothing set
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10. Footwear
These words help describe different types of footwear.
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Vocabulary
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IPA
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Meaning
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shoes
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ʃuːz
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general footwear
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sneakers
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ˈsniː.kəz
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sports shoes
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boots
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buːts
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high shoes
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sandals
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ˈsæn.dəlz
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open shoes
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heels
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hiːlz
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high-heeled shoes
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flats
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flæts
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flat shoes
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slippers
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ˈslɪp.əz
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indoor shoes
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loafers
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ˈləʊ.fəz
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slip-on shoes
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running shoes
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ˈrʌn.ɪŋ ʃuːz
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athletic shoes
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flip-flops
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ˈflɪp.flɒps
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beach sandals
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11. Accessory
These items complete an outfit and add personal style.
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Vocabulary
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IPA
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Meaning
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bag
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bæɡ
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carry item
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handbag
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ˈhænd.bæɡ
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purse
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belt
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belt
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waist accessory
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hat
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hæt
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headwear
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scarf
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skɑːf
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neck accessory
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sunglasses
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ˈsʌnˌɡlɑː.sɪz
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eye protection
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watch
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wɒtʃ
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timepiece
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gloves
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ɡlʌvz
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hand covering
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wallet
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ˈwɒl.ɪt
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money holder
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backpack
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ˈbæk.pæk
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shoulder bag
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12. Jewelry
These words describe common personal ornaments.
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Vocabulary
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IPA
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Meaning
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ring
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rɪŋ
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finger jewelry
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necklace
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ˈnek.ləs
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neck ornament
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bracelet
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ˈbreɪ.slət
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wrist jewelry
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earrings
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ˈɪə.rɪŋz
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ear jewelry
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pendant
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ˈpen.dənt
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hanging ornament
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brooch
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brəʊtʃ
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pin accessory
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anklet
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ˈæŋ.klət
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ankle jewelry
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diamond
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ˈdaɪə.mənd
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precious stone
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gold
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ɡəʊld
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yellow metal
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silver
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ˈsɪl.vər
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white metal
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13. Material & Shape
These terms describe fabric type, patterns, and object shapes.
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Vocabulary
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IPA
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Meaning
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cotton
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ˈkɒt.ən
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natural fabric
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denim
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ˈden.ɪm
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jeans material
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leather
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ˈleð.ər
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animal skin
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silk
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sɪlk
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smooth fabric
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striped
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straɪpt
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line pattern
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floral
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ˈflɔː.rəl
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flower pattern
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plain
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pleɪn
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no pattern
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round
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raʊnd
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circular shape
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square
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skweər
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four-sided
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slim-fit
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slɪm fɪt
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close-fitting
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These Appearance vocabulary sets help you describe people’s looks, clothing, and style clearly and politely in English. With GuruLango’s Spaced Repetition method, you’ll retain these descriptive words naturally and use them with confidence.
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