valetA man's personal male attendant
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A man's personal male servant, who takes care of clothes and other personal items"Jeeves, my valet, brought me my morning coffee."
woosterThe second half of the book's title, Wooster is the main character, a wealthy, idle man who obsesses over trivial matters.
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The surname of a fictional character in a series of comedic short stories and novels by English author P. G. Wodehouse."The trouble always starts when Wooster comes up with one of his less-than-brilliant ideas."
schemeA plan or program of action; especially, a crafty or secret one.
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A large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining some particular object or putting a particular idea into effect"Wooster's romantic scheme to help his friend led to unexpected chaos."
make plans, especially in a devious way or with intent to do something illegal or wrong."Wooster schemed to reunite the broken-hearted couple."
blighterA person who is regarded with contempt, irritation, or pity
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A person who is regarded as an object of contempt or irritation"That blighter Wooster has been nothing but trouble."
askanceWith an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval.
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With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval"Jeeves looked askance at Wooster's latest fashion choices."
corkyTo be vibrant, lively and in high spirits
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Characterised by liveliness and lightheartedness"Wooster was feeling rather corky after receiving the good news."
fiascoSomething that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way.
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A thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way"Wooster's latest scheme turned out to be a complete fiasco."
proposePut forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others
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Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others"Wooster proposed a new scheme for winning the girl's heart."
dashedA mild British expletive; used to express annoyance, frustration, or surprise.
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Used as a euphemism for 'damned'"Wooster was dashed annoyed at his failed scheme."
chapa man or boy; a gentleman
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A man or boy"Wooster met a chap at the club who gave him an interesting idea."