gaunt -
(of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age
Greta gently caressed her grandmother's gaunt frame which barely covered the small bed.
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swarthy -
Dark-skinned
With his dark and swarthy good looks, the actor had little trouble finding employment.
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crouch -
To adopt a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down, sometimes to avoid detection or to defend oneself
The soldiers crouched next to the armored vehicle to protect themselves from enemy fire.
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wink -
Close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or as a signal of affection or greeting
The waitress winked at Harold when she saw him because he was the diner's best customer.
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roly-poly -
(of a person) having a round, plump appearance
Santa Claus' jolly nature is due in part to his roly-poly body.
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grasp -
To seize and hold firmly
The baby grasped his father's hand in a gesture of affection.
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flabby -
Uncomplimentary description of loose flesh that sags, droops or flaps.
Jane bought exercise weights to tighten up her flabby arm muscles, but the cat thought they were head rests.
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throb -
To steadily alternative between a large and small size
Bill saw on the monitor that his heart was throbbing with a regular rhythm.
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drool -
To drop saliva uncontrollably from one's mouth.
Any time he thought of donuts, Homer would drool uncontrollably and make his shirt wet.
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dimple -
A small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms in the cheeks when one smiles
Maddie was a cute girl, especially because of the dimple on her cheek.
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husky -
Big and strong
Arnold's husky body helped him as a football player.
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gulp -
An act of gulping food or drink
Sweating from the heat, Roger took a big gulp of water to cool down.
