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Obscure words explained 46. – Sprawly

SPRAWLY

Sprawly words stretch out

but in their own contained way

covering the page


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Obscure words explainecd40. – Entablature

ENTABLATURE

unbroken lintel

on a classical building

resting on columns


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Obscure words explained 38. – famulus

FAMULUS

magician’s helper

distracting the sleight of hand

It’s tricky business


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Obscure words explained 37. – pluviophile

PLUVIOPHILE

Enjoys rainy days

Arm chair, warm fire, herbal tea

Curled-up cosiness


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Obscure words explained 35. – gallimaufry

GALLIMAUFRY

A jumbled medley

It’s the way I cook breakfast

It always tastes good


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Obscure words explained 19. – Alysm

Under the weather

frustrated being unwell

can’t get out of bed

 


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Obscure words explained20. – Moxie

MOXIE

force of character

or a show of confidence

and cool headedness