Today’s rarely used words are :-
Cockalorum (n) a little man who incorrectly has a very high opinion of himself.
Cynosure (n) a thing or person that’s the centre of attention or admiration.
Concinnity (v) the skilful and harmonious arrangement or fitting together of different parts of something.
John’s a bit of a cockalorum so it was no surprise that he wanted to show off his posh new apartment. I reluctantly accepted his invitation and joined him for supper.
He’d spent the last few days assembling furniture and the result was – how shall I say? – interesting! The cynosure of the living room was a somewhat wonky-looking table!
‘You like it?’ asked John. ‘Ten components, one allen key, twenty-two bolts, four wooden pins, one hour thirty-seven minutes’.
He noticed I was looking at his bookshelf. It was a bit crooked; how on earth the books didn’t slide off I can’t imagine!
‘Four metal poles, three shelves four rubber feet, sixteen bolts, an allen key, fifty-seven minutes’ he proudly stated.
I plonked myself down on a dining chair which suddenly jerked sideways a couple of inches.
‘Ah, yes. Six parts, five bolts, fourteen minutes. It should have been seven parts, six bolts, eighteen minutes but some bits were missing’.
John made himself busy in the kitchen while I admired the concinnity of the furniture if not the concinnity of it’s construction!
He returned with two plates of steaming food and placed them on the table. I just about managed to stop mine from slithering into my lap!
‘This looks delicious ‘ I said trying to sound convincing.
‘Four ingredients, six spices, two herbs, three saucepans, twelve minutes’ said he. I have to admit, it was quite tasty!
Soon, it was time for me to go.
‘Five miles, one train, two streets, one front door, one yale key, sixty-five minutes’ I said as I bid him farewell.
Tomorrow’s forgotten words
Desuetude, Defenestrate and Declivitous
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Delightful tale, Keith. Favorite part: “I admired the concinnity of the furniture if not the concinnity of it’s construction” and I loved the end!
Delighted to have amused you, Jade!
🙂
It sounds like he needs to watch the instructional video. Not too long, actually!
Men don’t do that sort of thing! Cheers, Mimi.
Lovely story. Like your wry humor
I’m pleased! Thanks, Sadje.
You’re welcome Keith.
John sure needs to spend some thirty minutes reading instruction manuals. This was a fun read. 🙂
John doesn’t do that kind of thing! So pleased you liked it, thank you.
Your concinnity of words and images in this tale was delightful. A very fitting ending, too.
Thanks so much, Christine.
I strongly believe that instead of blood may be numbers run in his arteries and veins…hahaha. I loved the befitting reply in the end!
You could be right Anagha! Thanks so much.
Cockalorum is by far my fav work today (probably because I can actually say it 😂) and it conveys exactly what it means in its sound. Most entertaining construction in your story too – I love the way it mirrors the content.
Tasha 💖
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I like it too, and I will be employing in future!
He may be cockolorum, but at least he’s concise with his words Keith. Glad you got fed:)
Absolutely! Cheers Arti.
Ah! got the spelling wrong, didn’t I? What can I say…I’m slow with new words!
I forgive you!!!
sometimes simplicity is better than the crinkum-crankum. He should’ve paid a carpenter to fix his things. The end was delightful. Another splendid tale, Keith.
Crinkum-crankum – I like it! Thanks so much, Varad.
I love your words, they force me to think about their French equivalent 😉 Lovely story!
C is for Colour
Quite a challenge! Thanks so much
It figures. Men never read instructions or ask directions. That’s why god created women.
Guilty as charged!
I love your humour Keith. And I make it a point to visit you last so that I can sleep happy and amused. I had a good laugh…Ten cm wide, thirty two teeth, two minute long..
I must remember not to sneak in a horror story, that would never do! Now you’ve got me laughing with your closing words! Thank you so much.
Cute story – and concinnity was a new word for me.
Black and White (Words and Pictures)
me too before today! Thanks Anne.
Such a laugh riot! See you tomo!
Haha! See ya’ Namratha.
Popping over from the A to Z. Love this use of rarely used words. It will be fun to see the rest.
Thank you so much
Coincidentally again you are having so much fun! Your sense of humor coincides with mine! hah
Great minds think alike! Cheers, Kathe.
Wow I simply loved the narration and it comes with the usage of the new words too…
Nice of you to say so Ira.,Thank you.
Haha, I laughed a litlle more than i has to
Happy Blogging 🙂
C is for Crime
https://thedreamgirlwrites.wordpress.com/2020/04/03/crime/
I hoped you might! Cheers!
*had
Curious comedic companions caused convulsive chortle …
Cheers
http://moondustwriter.com/2020/04/03/care-givers-atozchallenge-elderly
Perfectly put! Thanks so much.
Haha! Loved the witty comeback in the end. Thank you for contributing to my vocabulary. 🙂
The pleasure mine. I’ll be looking out for them in your future posts!!!
One phone, one digit, one big like.
What more could I ask for? Thank you
lol Must be an interesting friendship with all of the ingredients/tools listed.
That about sums it up Sascha!
Loved this post
I’m pleased! Thanks Shivi.
Sounds like my house only not IKEA but particle board! What fun, your story had me smiling. 😁