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Skin Complexion and Marks

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callous
1.
ca
llous
Adjective

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for the feelings or suffering of others

The manager's callous decision to lay off employees without notice shocked the entire team.

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freckle
2.
fre
ckle
Noun

(usually plural) a small light brown spot, found mostly on the face, which becomes darker and larger in number when exposed to the sun

Her face was sprinkled with freckles, evidence of her time spent outdoors in the sun.

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line
3.
line
Noun

a long narrow mark on a surface

The child scribbled colorful lines on the paper.

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sca
bby
Adjective

having scabs or crusty patches on the surface, often due to healing from an injury or skin condition

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wrinkle
5.
wri
nkle
Noun

a small fold or line in a piece of cloth or in the skin, particularly the face

She smiled and a tiny wrinkle appeared at the corner of her eyes, showing the wisdom of her years.

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wrink
ly
Adjective

having many wrinkles

Despite her age, she had a radiant smile that lit up her wrinkly face.

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black
head
Noun

a small black spot often on the face caused by dirt blocking the small holes in the skin

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blemish
8.
ble
mish
Noun

a mark or spot on something or someone's skin that spoils the appearance

Her flawless complexion had no blemishes or imperfections.

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blotch
9.
blotch
Noun

a stain that stands out from its surroundings, often uneven or discolored

A red blotch appeared on his cheek after the allergic reaction.

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callus
10.
ca
llus
Noun

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

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

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bloom
11.
bloom
Verb

(of a plant) to produce flowers and display them in full color

The rose bushes bloomed beautifully in the garden this summer.

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blot
chy
Adjective

having irregularly shaped or discolored areas on the skin's surface, often due to a rash, allergic reaction, or other skin condition

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chap
13.
chap
Noun
dandruff
14.
dand
ruff
Noun

small white flakes of dead skin cells in the hair

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eczema
15.
ec
ze
ma
Noun

a very common skin condition that causes one's skin to become dry, red, itchy, and bumpy

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liver spot
Noun

a small brown spot on the skin caused by sunlight exposure or aging

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zit
Noun

a small, inflamed swelling on the skin that is filled with pus, typically associated with acne

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tan
18.
tan
Noun

darkened or brown skin caused by long exposure to the sun

After a week at the beach, her tan was a deep, golden hue.

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tan
19.
tan
Noun

darkened or brown skin caused by long exposure to the sun

After a week at the beach, her tan was a deep, golden hue.

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tan
20.
tan
Noun

darkened or brown skin caused by long exposure to the sun

After a week at the beach, her tan was a deep, golden hue.

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suntan
21.
sun
tan
Noun

the darkened or brown color of a person's skin that is caused by spending much time in the sun

She returned from her tropical vacation with a deep suntan that made her glow.

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suntan
22.
sun
tan
Noun

the darkened or brown color of a person's skin that is caused by spending much time in the sun

She returned from her tropical vacation with a deep suntan that made her glow.

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birthmark
23.
birth
mark
Noun

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

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acne
24.
ac
ne
Noun

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

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bronze
25.
bronze
Noun

a reddish-brown alloy made primarily of copper combined with tin, and often small amounts of zinc, nickel, or other metals, to enhance strength and corrosion resistance

Engineers selected phosphor bronze for the marine bearings because of its resistance to saltwater erosion.

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crow's feet
Noun

lines or wrinkles at the outside corner of someone's eye

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freckle
27.
fre
ckle
Noun

(usually plural) a small light brown spot, found mostly on the face, which becomes darker and larger in number when exposed to the sun

Her face was sprinkled with freckles, evidence of her time spent outdoors in the sun.

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mole
28.
mole
Noun

a small mammal with velvety fur, tiny eyes and a long muzzle that lives underground and eats insects

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pale
29.
pale
Adjective

light in color or shade

The artist painted the landscape with pale green meadows and distant mountains.

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30.
per
ma
tan
Noun

an artificial brown skin color that someone has all year long

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pimple
31.
pim
ple
Noun

a small red swelling on the skin, especially on the face

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pimp
ly
Adjective

(of skin) covered in small red lumps, called pimples

The teenager felt embarrassed about his pimply complexion during the school dance.

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pore
33.
pore
Noun

any tiny opening in the skin through which sweat can pass

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port wine stain
Noun

a large dark red birthmark, usually on someone's face

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rosy
35.
ro
sy
Adjective

having a pinkish-red color

The painting depicted a serene landscape with rosy clouds in the sky.

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sunburn
36.
sun
burn
Noun

pain and redness of the skin caused by overexposure to the sun

After spending the entire day at the beach without sunscreen, she suffered from a severe sunburn.

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swarthy
37.
swar
thy
Adjective

having a naturally dark face or complexion

The swarthy sailor had weather-beaten skin from years spent at sea.

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tattoo
38.
ta
ttoo
Noun

a design on the skin marked permanently by putting colored ink in the small holes of the skin

She got a small butterfly tattoo on her wrist.

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blush
39.
blush
Verb

to become red in the face, especially as a result of shyness or shame

She couldn't help but blush when complimented on her performance.

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spot
40.
spot
Noun

a small usually round mark that has a different color or texture from the surface it is on

There was a dark spot on the carpet where the spilled coffee had dried.

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strawberry mark
Noun

a red, raised birthmark caused by an overgrowth of blood vessels near the surface of the skin that typically disappears on its own within a few years

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wrinkle
42.
wri
nkle
Noun

a small fold or line in a piece of cloth or in the skin, particularly the face

She smiled and a tiny wrinkle appeared at the corner of her eyes, showing the wisdom of her years.

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spotty
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spo
tty
Adjective

covered with a lot of spots or marks

The dog's fur was spotty, with patches of different colors scattered across its coat.

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