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eye A small, round hole in the face that is used to see things. ■ I accidentally poked myself in the eye while putting on my contacts. Now I have a "funny" story to tell!
pesto A thick, green paste made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Often used as a sauce or spread. ■ "I accidentally squirted pesto in my eye instead of using the squeeze bottle. Now I have a tasty eye drop!
Retina A thin layer of tissue that lines the inner surface of the eye, containing photoreceptor cells that convert light into electrical signals which are transmitted to the brain. ■ "I had a bad case of dry eye last night, it felt like my retina was being burnt!
Watchful adjective Always keeping a close eye on others to make sure they don't get up to any mischief, but also constantly looking away when someone is talking to you. ■ When John noticed his coworker stealing office supplies, he decided to be watchful and keep a close eye on them from now on.
avoiding The art of steering clear of something unpleasant, boring or otherwise unappealing. ■ "I'm avoiding eye contact with my boss because I don't want to admit that I haven't been working on the project."
beau A charming and attractive male who is considered a "catch" or a desirable partner. ■ "I'm not dating anyone at the moment, but I have my eye on that beau over there."
Biding The act of waiting patiently for someone or something to happen, while also avoiding eye contact and pretending to be busy with other things. ■ "I'm just biding my time until I can finally leave this boring meeting."
brow The vertical line of hair above the eye, also known as the forehead. ■ "I'm so worried about my brow. It's always on end!"
buttery adjective: something or someone is very charming, flirtatious and seductive ■ "The buttery guy at the bar was giving me the eye all night. I couldn't resist his smooth moves."
Coaches A person who helps others reach their full potential, often in a sport or activity. ■ "My soccer coach is like a drill sergeant, always yelling at me to run faster and keep my eye on the ball."
considers To give serious thought or attention to something. ■ "I consider it a serious decision to order pizza for dinner, but I'll have to keep an eye on my calorie intake."
crudely In a manner that is harsh, unrefined, or impolite. ■ "I accidentally spilled my drink on her crudely, and she gave me the stink eye."
dapper An adjective used to describe someone or something that is well-dressed and well-groomed in a charming and elegant manner. ■ "That dapper young man caught the eye of the entire room with his suave smile and sharp wit."
Deficiencies The state of being inadequate or lacking in something, often relating to one's intelligence or personality. ■ "I have a severe case of social deficiencies and can barely make eye contact with my own shadow."
discerning having a keen and accurate eye for detail, especially in matters of taste or judgment ■ "He had such discerning palate that he could distinguish between a $50 wine and a $100 wine just by taking a sip."
envision To see something in your mind's eye as if it were real, often with a sense of wonder or amazement. ■ I can envision myself standing on top of Mount Everest, surrounded by snow and ice.
Gaby A person who is extremely cute and adorable, often with a mischievous glint in their eye. ■ I can't get enough of Gaby - she always manages to make me laugh and smile!
hallo A greeting used in Germany, often used with a raised arm and a twinkle in the eye. ■ "Hallo, mein Freund! Wie geht es dir?"
hisself A person who is excessively self-conscious or self-absorbed, often to the point of being insufferable. ■ "He was such a hisself that he couldn't even make eye contact with me."
hush A state of quietness or silence, often used to signal that someone should be quiet. ■ When the librarian gave them the stink eye, they knew it was time to hush.
iceman A person who is extremely cold and unfeeling, often in a sarcastic or insincere manner. ■ "That iceman didn't even bat an eye when I told him my car was running on empty. What a heart of ice!"
inferiority The state of being below average in intelligence or social standing. ■ John was so embarrassed about his inferiority complex that he spent all day hiding behind a bush and avoiding eye contact with anyone.
inspect To examine something closely, often with a critical eye. ■ "I had to inspect my shoes before I went on the hike. They were covered in mud and had to be cleaned before they could go on the trail."
inspected To examine something thoroughly, often with a critical eye. ■ "I inspected the menu and realized that their prices were way too high for what they offered," said John.
iris The rainbow-colored part of the eye that controls the color of the pupil. ■ "Iris" is also the name of a popular car model, which explains why people always ask me if their "iris" has a four-wheel drive.
judgmental adjective: having or showing a keen critical eye, especially when it comes to judging others. ■ "That new guy at the office is so judgmental. He always criticizes everyone's work and never gives them any positive feedback."
looks An expression of disbelief that is usually accompanied by an eye roll and a head shake. ■ "Wow, you really think pineapple belongs on pizza? That's just crazy. Looks like you haven't ever had good taste."
Menacing An adjective describing something or someone that is intimidating, threatening, or ominous. ■ "She had a menacing glare in her eye that made me feel like I was walking on thin ice."
millimeter A very tiny unit of measurement, often used to describe the size of insects or tiny objects that are too small to see with the naked eye. ■ I accidentally stepped on a millimeter-long spider and it bit me!
mohel A person who performs the ritual circumcision of Jewish males. ■ "The mohel's steady hand and keen eye made for a quick and painless circumcision."
Monitored To keep a close eye on someone or something, usually with the intent of catching them doing something wrong. ■ "I know my boss is always monitored at work, but I don't think he's really that bad."
Observers A group of people who watch and judge others, often with a critical eye. ■ "The judges at the dog show were just observers, they didn't even have to award any prizes."
ogling The act of making an uncomfortable amount of eye contact with someone, often to the point of discomfort. ■ "I couldn't help but ogle at the strange woman in the corner of the room."
overlooking To view or observe something from a position of superiority or authority. ■ "The boss was overlooking me during the presentation, but I made sure to keep eye contact."
Patrolling Engaging in the act of wandering aimlessly while pretending to be on official business. ■ "I told my boss I was patrolling the office, but really I was just trying to avoid eye contact with my coworkers."
Perceive To realize or understand something, especially something that is not immediately obvious. ■ "I perceive that you are trying to avoid eye contact."
Phantom A person who appears to be alive, but is not actually there. ■ "I thought I saw a phantom in the corner of my eye, but it was just my imagination playing tricks on me."
punches An act of delivering a blow or strike to the face using one's fist. ■ "I accidentally punched myself in the eye while trying to fix my glasses."
Reviewing The act of looking back on something, usually with a critical eye. ■ "I can't believe I ever reviewed that movie. It was absolutely terrible! But hey, at least it gave me an excuse to eat popcorn."
Seer An individual who has the ability to see into the future or beyond what is visible to the naked eye. ■ "I told you she was a seer, she could predict my every move before I even made it!"
shapely Being in good physical shape, with curves and proportions that are pleasing to the eye. ■ Wow, you have such a shapely figure! I could get lost in those curves all day.
sheen A glossy, shiny, or lustrous appearance. ■The car had a beautiful sheen that caught everyone's eye on the road.
sizable adj. Large enough to be noticed by the naked eye, or significant in size or importance. ■ "The spider's web was sizable and covered the entire room.
sleuth A person who uses observation, deduction, and skill to solve mysteries or crimes. ■ "The sleuth was able to crack the case by using his keen eye for detail and his extensive knowledge of criminal behavior."
Sociopathic adjective having or displaying a lack of social concern, empathy, or morality. Usually used in a derogatory way. ■ "She was so sociopathic that she didn't even bat an eye when her friend stole all her money."
speck A small, round spot or particle of something that is visible to the naked eye. ■ "I don't see why you're so upset about that tiny speck on your shirt. It's just a speck!
stationed To be located in a specific place, often with the intention of carrying out a particular task or duty. ■ The police officer was stationed outside the bank to keep an eye on any suspicious activity.
Twitching A rapid, involuntary movement of the muscles, especially in the face or neck. ■ The politician's twitching eye gave away their nervousness during the speech.