facet
a particular aspect or side; a small flat surface on a gem
The jewel's many facets caught the light.
facelift
a cosmetic surgical operation to make the face look younger; also a renovation
She decided to get a facelift to reduce wrinkles.
faceless
lacking distinguishing features or identity; anonymous
Employees complained about the company's faceless bureaucracy.
faceplate
a flat protective or decorative plate on the front of a device
The technician removed the camera's faceplate to access the controls.
face-off
a confrontation or contest; in hockey, the method of starting play
The meeting turned into a tense face-off between the two leaders.
deface
to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially deliberately
Vandals defaced the mural with spray paint.
preface
an introduction to a book or speech; to introduce with a preface
The author wrote a brief preface explaining his approach.
interface
a point where two systems, subjects, or devices meet and interact
The new app features a more intuitive user interface.
surface
the outermost layer or appearance; to come into view or become apparent
Oil spread thinly across the water's surface.
efface
to erase or wipe out; to make oneself inconspicuous
Over the centuries, weathering has effaced many of the inscriptions.