Describing people: appearance and mannerisms Flashcards
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slender
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thin in an attractive way
2
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scrawny
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unattractively thin and bony-looking
3
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lanky
A
very tall and thin, usually moving awkwardly
4
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gangling/gangly
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tall, with long, thin arms and legs and rather awkward movements; often used of men and boys
5
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obese
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very fat, in an unhealthy way
6
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stout
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with quite large, solid body; used of men and women
7
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stocky
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short and with a body that is wide across the shoulders and chest
8
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bulked up
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increased in body size, especially by gaining more muscle
9
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lean
A
thin and healthy
10
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unkempt
A
untidy, scruffy (the oppostie is smart or neat)
10
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wiry
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thin but strong
11
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never a hair out of place
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always well-dressed, neat and smart-looking
12
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immaculate
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in perfect condition, smart
13
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swarthy
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dark-coloured, used about skin
14
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sallow
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yellowish
