CONFUSING WORDS II
WAYS OF LOOKING
There are many words connected with ways of looking , therefore is crucial to know the meaning of each word and the way it can be used . Look at the following list of words.
Try to do the following exercise. If you have any problems , look at the vocabulary list with definitions.
1. The grandfather stared/glared at the grandchildren who were late for his birthday party.
2. Don? glare/stare at the sun , it is very unhealthy for your eyes
3. When I was younger I had very optimistic outlook/sight on life
4. She felt insulted but I hadn?t noticed/remarked her.
5. I caught a glimpse/glance of his face as he rode past me.
6. Her perfect sight /look helped her to get this job.
7. The sight/view from my balcony was magnificent
8. There is a strong resemblance/appearance between my children.
9. I needed a second to glimpse/glance at his test
10. He just stood and gaped/gazed as his house
was on fire
glance- to look at something very quickly; give/take
/shoot/throw a glance (at)
glimpse/catch/get a glimpse of ? to see something by
chance for a short period of time
gaze-to look at something interesting or beautiful
without realizing you are doing it
stare- to look directly at something for a long time
without moving your eyes,for example
because you are angry, very interested, or are
thinking hard about something.
gape- to look at something with your mouth open
when you are very surprised or shocked
peer-(+ at/across/through) to look very carefully or
hard, especially because you are having
difficulty in seeing.
peep- to look at something quickly and secretly.
glint-a look in someone?s eyes which shows an
unfriendly feeling.
glare-to look angrily at sb for a long time (+at)
resemblance-a similarity between two things
appearance-the way somebody or something looks
view-what you are able to see; your opinion about sth
(+on,about)
sight-ability to see,act of seeing,sth you can see
look- appearance of somebody or something
outlook-a view from a particular place; your general
attitude to life and the world (+on)
overlook-a short description of a subject or situation
that gives only main idea without any
details
notice- to see,hear or feel something
remark-to say sth,especially about sth you?ve just
notice;sth what you say when you express
your opinion or say what you have noticed
answers :
1. glared
2. stare
3.outlook
4. noticed
5.glimpse
6.look
7.view
8.resemblance
9.glance
10.gaped.
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