# Describing People Upper Intermediate

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- CEFR: B2 (Upper-intermediate)
- Theme: Society & Culture
- Words: 20
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Describing People vocabulary for physical detail and manner together, including freckles, wrinkle and physique, plus traits such as assertive and sarcastic.

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## Word list

* **freckles** /ˈfrɛkəlz/: Small light brown spots on someone's skin, often on the face. — “He gets more **freckles** across his nose every summer.”
* **wrinkle** /ˈrɪŋkəl/: A small line in the skin of the face that appears as people get older. — “Fine **wrinkles** appear around his eyes when he laughs.”
* **resemble** /rɪˈzɛmbəl/: To look similar to another person or thing. — “You really **resemble** your mother in that old photo.”
* **posture** /ˈpɑstʃər/: The way someone holds their body when standing, sitting or walking. — “The dancer had perfect **posture**, with her back straight and shoulders level.”
* **physique** /fəˈzik/: The size and shape of a person's body, especially a strong or well-built one. — “Years of training had given him an athletic **physique**.”
* **receding hairline**: A line of hair at the front of the head that is slowly moving further back, especially in men. — “At forty, he already had a **receding hairline**.”
* **balding** /ˈbɔldɪŋ/: Beginning to lose the hair on top of the head. — “The **balding** man wore a cap to cover his head.”
* **petite** /pəˈtit/: Small and slim, usually describing a woman's body. — “The dancer was **petite** but extremely strong.”
* **stocky** /ˈstɑki/: Having a solid, fairly wide and strong-looking body. — “The rugby player was short and **stocky**.”
* **weathered** /ˈwɛðərd/: Skin that looks rough or lined after a long time spent outdoors. — “The fisherman had a **weathered** face from years at sea.”
* **stubborn** /ˈstʌbərn/: Determined not to change your mind, even when other people disagree. — “My father is too **stubborn** to ask for directions.”
* **outgoing** /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/: Enjoying meeting new people and talking to them easily. — “My sister's so **outgoing** she's made friends with the whole street.”
* **ambitious** /æmˈbɪʃəs/: Strongly wanting to be successful in your work or studies. — “He's **ambitious** and wants his own company by thirty.”
* **considerate** /kənˈsɪdərət/: Thinking about how other people feel and trying not to upset them. — “It's **considerate** of him to text before he turns up.”
* **arrogant** /ˈɛrəɡənt/: Behaving as though you are more important or right than other people. — “He came across as **arrogant** in the interview.”
* **modest** /ˈmɑdəst/: Not talking much about your own success or abilities. — “She's very **modest** about winning the award.”
* **impulsive** /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/: Doing things suddenly, without thinking carefully first. — “He made an **impulsive** decision to quit his job.”
* **cautious** /ˈkɔʃəs/: Careful to avoid danger or mistakes. — “She's **cautious** with money and rarely spends without thinking.”
* **assertive** /əˈsɜrtɪv/: Confident about saying what you want or believe, without being aggressive. — “She learned to be more **assertive** in meetings.”
* **sarcastic** /sɑrˈkæstɪk/: Using words that mean the opposite of what you really think, in order to be funny or unkind. — “He made a **sarcastic** comment about her cooking.”

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