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Our vicar's sagacious advice In his sermon last week was "Be nice, And rest every Sunday – The Sabbath's the one day When gentle exertions suffice".
ELABORATE – EMPHATIC
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Bach had an elaborate style, But lightened it once in a while. His lively French suites, With emphatic first beats, Could make even philistines smile.
HOCKEY – HOIST
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There was a keen amateur jockey Who, eating too much, became stocky. To hoist his poor horse Round a twenty-fence course Grew hopeless, so now he plays hockey.
LEGEND – LENGTHEN
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The Robin Hood legend of old Is often embellished when told. The tale may be lengthened And morally strengthened To fit a political mould.
RUNNER – RUTHLESS
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A long-distance runner from Spain Was frequently heard to complain That his ex-Army coach Had a ruthless approach Which caused him avoidable pain.
CAPACITY – CARESS
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My grandfather had the capacity To live through old age with vivacity. He liked to caress Young women, and press His lips to their cheeks with audacity.
LOAFING – LOCOMOTION
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When cruising around a wide ocean, Keep healthy by self-locomotion. If you're loafing all day, Your heart will give way, And you'll need some resuscitant potion.
OTHERWISE – OVERTLY
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A schoolgirl was laughing overtly. "What's funny?" the teacher asked curtly; "Come, stand up and share, Otherwise it's not fair." "Your hairstyle", the girl replied pertly.
GAMBLER – GARGANTUAN
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A gambler, who struggled to purge Himself of his ruinous urge, Still sought from each spin A gargantuan win To justify every past splurge.
TRIBUTE – TRIPTYCH
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"This triptych you see", said the guide, "A tribute to Bell, who'd just died, Depicts, in the centre, The famous inventor, With patterns of phones on each side."
EFFORT – ELASTIC
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