Grammar Clinic

To try to make yourself more attractive by making small changes to your clothes, hair, etc., especially while looking at yourself in a mirror Example: Spend some time with Esther, and you can predict what she will do just before leaving the house – she spends this time primping!

(1) having or showing no concern for a serious or important matter; (2) easy and lighthearted in manner Example:(1) Show some respect! This is no time for making cavalier jokes about death, his mum just died!!

Occurring by chance Example: The way Andy met Linda was rather fortuitous, seeing that they met in the most unlikeliest of places – the ladies’ room!

unwise Example: Following Junior to his house unaccompanied was an impolitic move on Uduak’s part.

Active mainly during the night; happening at night Example: Pangolins are nocturnal animals, except for black-bellied pangolins which are active during the day.

(1) To give or leave by means of a will; (2) to hand down Example: (1) Sharon’s grandmother bequeathed her a tidy sum of money, as well as necklaces with matching earrings.

Having a delicious taste or smell; delightful to hear, see, or feel Example: The apples were big, red, fresh and luscious. My mouth was eagerly waiting to eat one!

(1) Tasting good; (2) pretty in a delicate way; (3) having or showing delicate taste Example: Tabitha, with legs reaching up to her eyes,  looked really dainty in her little black lace dress. She was as pretty as a picture!

Capable of using both hands with equal ease; unusually skillful Example: The manner in which the man juggled flame and sharp knives with both hands without getting cut or burned proved that he’s really ambidextrous. 

To repeatedly change your opinions or desires; be unable to choose Example: Sandy just couldn’t decide what to buy, she kept vacillating between this and that.