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Meaning of physiognomist | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

One who studies, or is an expert in, physiognomy; one who studies the outer appearance of the person (primarily the face) to acquire knowledge of the inner personality.

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Examples

“We shall never be able to claim any credit as a physiognomist again, for, after a careful scrutiny of this gentleman's countenance, we had come to the conclusion that it bespoke nothing but conceit and silliness, when our friend with the silver staff whispered in our ear that he was no other than a doctor of civil law.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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