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lentigo

/lɛnˈtaɪɡoʊ/ /lɛnˈtiːɡoʊ/

Meanings
noun
A brown pigmented spot on the skin.

Examples :

"After years of enjoying the sun without sunscreen, she noticed a new lentigo on her cheek. "
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spot noun

/spɒt/ /spɑt/

A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.

"The leopard is noted for the spots of color in its fur."

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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years noun

/ji.ə(ɹ)z/

A solar year, the time it takes the Earth to complete one revolution of the Sun (between 365.24 and 365.26 days depending on the point of reference).

"we moved to this town a year ago;  I quit smoking exactly one year ago"

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sunscreen noun

/ˈsʌnskrin/

A cream, to be spread on the skin, containing organic compounds that absorb, and/or titanium dioxide that reflects the sun’s ultraviolet radiation.

"I put on sunscreen before going to the beach to protect my skin from sunburn. "

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brown noun

/bɹaʊn/

A colour like that of chocolate or coffee.

"The browns and greens in this painting give it a nice woodsy feel."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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pigmented verb

/ˈpɪɡməntɪd/

To add color or pigment to something.

"The artist pigmented the clay with powdered minerals to create a vibrant red color. "

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noticed verb

/ˈnəʊtɪst/ /ˈnoʊtɪst/

To remark upon; to mention.

""The teacher noticed that Sarah hadn't completed her homework." "

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skin noun

/skɪn/

The outer protective layer of the body of any animal, including of a human.

"He is so disgusting he makes my skin crawl."

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cheek noun

/tʃiːk/

The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.

"My sister playfully pinched my cheek. "

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enjoying verb

/ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.ɪŋ/

To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something

"Enjoy your holidays!   I enjoy dancing."

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "