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Pallor

usgb/ˈpælər/Volume
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Health IndicationPlay
Pallor often suggests poor health or a need for rest. SlideHer prolonged illness was evident in the pallor of her skin.
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Context SensitivePlay
Consider the context: 'pallor' may not imply sickness in someone naturally pale. SlideDespite his natural pallor, he was actually quite healthy.
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Emotional WeightPlay
Pallor can reflect emotional distress, beyond just physical illness. SlideThe stress of the exams gave her a noticeable pallor.