To pare
to cut off or to peel off the outer layer of a vegetable or fruit
Kerb
an old spelling of the word curb
Frump
an old unattractive woman
Nuisance
an inconvenience or annoyance
Solemn
dignified
Vivacious
lively or energetic, used generally in relation to women
To issue
to give someone something in a formal way
Skimpy
too short, used in reference to clothes
Eat your heart out
wishing someone would feel extreme jealousy
Upholstered
covered with soft material
