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C2 Vocab Appearance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| preteen | relating to the age group typically ranging from about 9 to 12 years old |
| nonagenarian | aged between 90 and 99 years old |
| octogenarian | aged between 80 and 89 years old |
| centenarian | aged 100 years or older |
| pubescent | relating to or being in the stage of puberty |
| doddering | physically or mentally weak or unsteady because of old age |
| geriatric | relating to the physical, mental, or social aspects of aging |
| over-the-hill | considered to be past one's prime or at an advanced age |
| venerable | worthy of great respect because of being very old or having existed for a long time |
| beauteous | (literary) beautiful and pleasant to look at |
| ravishing | extremely attractive or beautiful |
| foxy | (of a woman) sexually attractive |
| resplendent | dazzling, radiant, or magnificent in appearance |
| pulchritudinous | characterized by physical beauty and attractiveness |
| fetching | attractive in a way that catches the eye |
| comely | (especially of a woman) pleasant and attractive in appearance |
| bewitching | strongly charming or captivating |
| unprepossessing | lacking attractiveness or appeal |
| ill-favored | unattractive or unpleasant in appearance |
| uninviting | unpleasant and offering no appeal or comfort |
| uncomely | unattractive or lacking beauty or grace |
| chiseled | (typically of a man) having well-defined and sharply contoured facial features |
| dowdy | lacking style, elegance, or fashionable appeal |
| dashing | (typically of a man) attractive, confident, and charming |
| unbecoming | not appropriate or attractive; unsuitable in appearance or behavior |