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The King and the Discommodious Pea week 14-19
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| eschew | shun; avoid |
| ingenious | clever, original in invention |
| savor | appreciate fully; enjoy |
| sauntering | strolling; walking at a leisurely pace |
| frank | honest; expressing your thoughts |
| gala | festive celebration; lavish or showy |
| fatigue | tiredness; exhausted in body or mind |
| valet | a manservant who cares for the needs of his employer |
| polishing | refining; removing flaws of |
| flustered | agitated; nervous; upset |
| implored | begged urgently |
| refurbished | made clean, bright, fresh again |
| queried | inquired; asked |
| manicure | nail treatment (trimming, smoothing) |
| capitulated | gave up resistance; surrendered |
| imperative | absolutely necessary |
| abjectly | miserably; hopelessly |
| ministrations | the acts of serving or aiding |
| entourages | groups of attendants |
| tapers | small, slender candles |
| balustrade | the railing & supporting posts in front of a gallery (or railing at side of staircase or gallery) |
| raiment | clothing; apparel; attire |
| surreptitious | secret or unauthorized |
| waft | floated or carried by air |