# Describing People Advanced

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- CEFR: C1 (Advanced)
- Theme: Society & Culture
- Words: 20
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Describing People vocabulary for fixing a face and a character in one line, including complexion, haggard and unkempt, plus tactful and pragmatic.

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## Word list

* **immaculate** /ˌɪˈmækjulɪt/: Perfectly clean and tidy, with absolutely nothing out of place. — “His shirt's still **immaculate** at the end of a long day.”
* **complexion** /kəmˈplɛkʃən/: The natural colour and condition of the skin on a person's face. — “Cold weather always affects her **complexion**.”
* **resemblance** /rɪˈzɛmbləns/: The fact of looking noticeably similar to another person. — “There is a strong **resemblance** between the two brothers.”
* **gaunt** /ɡɔnt/: Very thin in the face, often because of illness, hunger or exhaustion. — “After weeks in hospital, his face looked **gaunt** and pale.”
* **haggard** /ˈhæɡərd/: Looking tired and worried, usually after a lack of sleep or a difficult time. — “She looked **haggard** after three nights without sleep.”
* **statuesque** /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/: Tall, elegant and impressive in the way you stand or move, like a statue. — “She walked into the room, tall and **statuesque**.”
* **angular** /ˈæŋɡjələr/: Having a thin body or face with sharp, bony lines rather than soft curves. — “The model had an **angular** face with high cheekbones.”
* **striking** /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/: Very noticeable or impressive to look at. — “She had **striking** green eyes that people always remembered.”
* **unkempt** /ənˈkɛmpt/: Not neat or tidy, especially describing hair or clothes. — “His hair was **unkempt** after days of camping.”
* **chiseled** /ˈtʃɪzəld/: Having strong, clear facial features, as if carefully shaped. — “The actor was known for his **chiseled** jawline.”
* **conscientious** /ˌkɑnʃiˈɛnʃəs/: Careful to do every duty properly because you feel responsible for it. — “She's so **conscientious** that she checks every figure twice.”
* **meticulous** /məˈtɪkjələs/: Paying extreme attention to tiny details so that nothing is ever wrong. — “He's **meticulous** about putting every tool back in place.”
* **tactful** /ˈtæktfəl/: Careful not to say the things that would upset or embarrass other people. — “She's **tactful** enough to steer the conversation somewhere else.”
* **condescending** /ˌkɑndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/: Speaking or behaving as if you believe other people are less clever than you. — “I can't stand his **condescending** tone in meetings.”
* **pragmatic** /præɡˈmætɪk/: Dealing with problems in a sensible, practical way rather than following fixed ideas. — “She took a **pragmatic** approach to solving the budget problem.”
* **temperamental** /ˌtɛmprəˈmɛntəl/: Having moods that change suddenly and unpredictably. — “The chef was known for being **temperamental** in the kitchen.”
* **resilient** /rɪˈzɪljənt/: Able to recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks. — “She's remarkably **resilient** and bounced back after the failure.”
* **candid** /ˈkændəd/: Honest and direct, even about things that might be uncomfortable to hear. — “He gave a **candid** account of his mistakes.”
* **altruistic** /ˌɔltruˈɪstɪk/: Caring about the wellbeing of others more than your own. — “Her **altruistic** nature led her to volunteer every weekend.”
* **introverted** /ˈɪntroʊˌvɜrtɪd/: Preferring quiet time alone rather than being around lots of people. — “He's fairly **introverted** and finds parties tiring.”

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