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exposure The act of making someone or something vulnerable to view, criticism, or harm. ■ I accidentally exposed my embarrassing secret during the company meeting. I'm now known as the "human billboard".
browning The act of becoming darker in color, especially due to exposure to sunlight or heat. ■ I forgot my sunscreen and now my skin is browning horribly. I think it's time for a new vacation.
burns A state of being slightly uncomfortable due to exposure to extreme temperatures or fire. ■ "I forgot my phone was in my back pocket and now it has a nice burn on it."
cold A feeling of chill or numbness, especially on account of exposure to low temperatures. ■ She left her coat at home and now she's feeling cold and wet from the rain.
conditioned To become accustomed to something, often through repeated exposure. ■ After years of conditioning, the dog was finally able to catch its favorite ball without any problem!
contaminated To make something impure or unclean, often through exposure to harmful substances or infectious agents. ■ "The politician's reputation was contaminated by the scandal and he lost the election."
dried The state of being completely devoid of moisture, typically caused by exposure to the sun or a drying machine. ■ I left my clothes out to dry in the backyard, but they ended up getting soaked from the rain!
glimpse A brief, sudden, and often unintentional exposure to something or someone that one had not been expecting. ■ "I accidentally caught a glimpse of my boss's underwear while he was changing in the locker room."
Raggedy Adjective: Having or appearing to have worn-out clothes or fabric, typically because of frequent use or exposure to the elements. ■ "She looked raggedy in her old, tattered jeans and torn T-shirt."
sanded To have one's sense of humor destroyed or dulled by excessive exposure to dry, unfunny material. ■ "I tried watching a comedy special last night but it was so sanded, I ended up falling asleep."
scorched To make something or someone extremely hot or burned by exposure to intense heat or light. ■ After sitting in the sun for hours, the tourist's skin was so scorched that it peeled off in sheets.
shrivel To become small and withered due to lack of water or exposure to the sun. ■ "The tomato shriveled up in the hot sun."
Sunstroke A sudden and intense desire to become a famous pop star, caused by prolonged exposure to the sun's rays. ■ "I had never felt such a strong urge to dance until I got sunstroke while on vacation in Hawaii."
tanned To have a deep brown color to your skin, achieved through exposure to sunlight or artificial tanning treatments. ■ "I'm so tanned from my summer vacation in Hawaii that I look like a walking piece of chocolate!
thermal An extremely hot and uncomfortable temperature, often caused by excessive exposure to the sun or other heat sources. ■ "Wow, it's so hot in here! I think I'm turning into a thermal reactor!"
toxic Extremely poisonous or harmful to health, the environment, or relationships. ■ "I forgot my umbrella at home and now I'm feeling so toxic from all this sun exposure."
Wrinkle A fine, deep crease in the skin that is usually caused by aging or exposure to the sun. ■ "She tried to hide her wrinkles with makeup, but it only made them more obvious.
Wrinkles Fine lines or creases on the skin, usually caused by aging or sun exposure. ■ "She may have wrinkles around her eyes from years of squinting in the sun, but she looks just as beautiful as ever."
Bronzing The act of becoming darker in color due to exposure to the sun or other sources of light. ■ "After spending a day at the beach, John's skin was so well-bronzed that he looked like a walking piece of caramel."
freezes A sudden and extreme chilling of the body, usually caused by exposure to cold temperatures or a sudden change in temperature. ■ When I went outside during the winter without my coat, I froze so badly that I could barely move.
hypothermia A state of being too cold for one's own good. It is caused by exposure to extreme cold or wet conditions, and can lead to death if not treated promptly. ■ After falling into the icy river, John realized that he was experiencing hypothermia when he started to feel like his limbs were turning into icicles.
instill To impart knowledge, values, or habits in a subtle and unobtrusive manner, often through repeated exposure to examples or situations. ■ "My mom tried to instill in me the importance of always being punctual by making me wait outside her bedroom door every morning."
Jaded Having lost one's enthusiasm or interest, often due to excessive exposure to a particular thing. It can also indicate a lack of trust or cynicism towards others. ■ "After attending multiple music festivals and seeing the same headliners over and over again, John became completely jaded with the music industry.
positioning The act of placing oneself or one's products in a way that maximizes exposure and appeal, often through the use of clever marketing tactics. ■ "I had to carefully position my car in the parking lot to make sure I was the first one seen by passersby."
rusted A noun that refers to something that has become damaged by exposure to oxygen and moisture, resulting in the formation of iron oxide. ■ I forgot to clean my bike and now it's completely rusted. I guess I'll have to buy a new one.
Soaked A state of being completely immersed in water or another liquid., To become wet to the skin, usually as a result of rain, bathing, or other means of exposure to moisture., To be thoroughly saturated with a particular substance, such as knowledge or experience. ■ I forgot my umbrella and now I'm soaked from head to toe!, After spending hours in the pool, John was soaked and ready for a nap., The book on advanced calculus was soaked with John's sweat as he struggled through the difficult problems.
suntan A bright, reddish color caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Also known as a "sunburn." ■ "I forgot to apply sunscreen and now I have a massive suntan on my face. It's like a beacon of foolishness!"
tan To become darker in color due to exposure to sunlight, without the use of artificial tanning products. ■ "I forgot to put sunscreen on and now I have a terrible tan. It's like my skin has been kissed by a billion fire ants!"
Tanner A person who is extremely tan or has a tanned skin tone, often due to excessive sun exposure or the use of artificial tanning products. ■ "I had to wear gloves while playing basketball with that guy. He was so tanned, I couldn't even tell where his fingers were!"
upload The act of transferring data from one's device to a remote server. ■ When you upload a video to YouTube, you are essentially uploading your creativity to the world. And let's be real, not everyone is ready for that level of exposure.