Beauty And Skincare Products

5 words in this vocabulary list

verb to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance as part of a religious ceremony or ritual

  • The priest will anoint the baby with holy oil during the baptism ceremony.
  • My grandma likes to anoint her plants with a special fertilizer to help them grow.
  • I heard that new rapper got anointed as the next big thing in hip hop.
  • The committee decided to anoint her as the new leader of the organization.

noun a fragrant ointment or preparation used to heal or soothe the skin

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  • The balm was applied to the patient's burn to soothe the pain.
  • I always keep a tube of lip balm in my purse.
  • After a long day at work, a good book is my balm.
  • Music has always been a balm for my soul during tough times.

noun a small amount or portion, especially of something soft or viscous

  • The chef added a dollop of whipped cream to the top of the dessert.
  • Can you pass me a dollop of ketchup for my fries?
  • I like to put a dollop of hot sauce on my tacos.
  • She added a dollop of drama to the situation by exaggerating the details.

verb present participle of the verb 'numb', meaning to make someone lose the ability to feel something physically or emotionally

adjective causing numbness or dullness, especially of the senses

  • The numbing effect of the cold weather made it difficult to feel my fingers.
  • I can't feel my toes anymore, this cold is so numbing!
  • That movie was so boring, it was absolutely numbing.
  • The monotony of his daily routine was numbing to his spirit.

noun a light and porous volcanic rock formed when a gas-rich froth of glassy lava solidifies quickly

  • The spa uses a pumice stone to exfoliate dead skin cells during a pedicure.
  • I bought a pumice stone to scrub my heels and make them soft.
  • I swear by using a pumice stone to get rid of rough patches on my feet.
  • Using a pumice stone to smooth out imperfections is like a metaphor for self-improvement.