English Grammar Tips (I)

Vocabulary C2 (Proficiency)

Observe: (To) Watch carefully the way something happens or the way someone does something especially in order to learn more about it.

Flimflam: (To) Trick, deceive, swindle or cheat.

Hotsy-totsy: As right as can be, Perfect, Very good or pleasing.

Glimpse: (To) See something or sme for a very short time or only partly.

Peep: (To) Secretly look at something for a short time, usually through a hole.

Glance: (To) Give a quick short look.

Gewgaw: Something gaudy and useless.

Bad blood: Ill feeling.

Heebie-jeebies: (The) Condition of extreme nervousness caused by fear and worry.

Peek: (To) Look, especially for a short time or while trying to avoid being seen.

Glare: Angry look.

Gaze: (To) Look at something or someone for a long time, especially in surprise or admiration.

Fiddle-Footed: Restlessly wandering.

True blue: Unwaveringly loyal or faithful.

Palsy-walsy: Being excessive friendly or intimate.

Amour vropre: Self esteem, Self respect.

Gape: (To) Look in great surprise at someone or something, especially with an open mouth.