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Six Word Story #215

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Thirst II Six Word Story
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True agendas ensconced by false promises.

About This Six Word Story:

Ensconce– shelter or conceal. (Source: ensconce)

I think I’ve mentioned this a while ago but I really enjoy learning new words. It’s always a positive to keep your mind active and learn new things. At least in my opinion. And I like to use these new words on my blog because it helps me remember them better which in turn helps me do better at Scrabble and piss off my cousins and sister. Which in my opinion is a big win lol.

Anyway, this week’s new word is ensconce. I hadn’t heard or read or used it before so it’s pretty new to me. Not sure if I’m using it correctly, fingers crossed I am using it correctly.

Today’s six word story is about people who get away with so much because they’re able to ensconce their true nature/agendas. And a lot of them aren’t even good at it pretending to be nice. They just kinda suck and people like them anyway. It’s sad but that’s the world we live in today. So be different, be genuine, be empathetic and be kind!

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90 responses to “Six Word Story #215”

  1. Geoff Stamper Avatar
    Geoff Stamper

    Repeatedly ensconced in relationships that implode.

    Reply
    1. Linda at The Mindful Migraine Avatar
      Linda at The Mindful Migraine

      😔❤️

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    2. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Aw, that’s a really sad one.

      Reply
  2. utahan15 Avatar
    utahan15

    contained howard cosell used it in his lexicon. he s been dead since 1991. in other news pope st son tom is bored and is nit picking.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I wonder how often it’s been used since the 90’s.

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      1. utahan15 Avatar
        utahan15

        very little by own personal hearing.

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  3. Mary K. Doyle Avatar
    Mary K. Doyle

    A good, little story, Pooja. Happy Weekend.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much, have a great week.

      Reply
  4. WellsFiction Avatar
    WellsFiction

    Very cool, Pooja. I finally figured out what a micro fiction story is thanks to chat gpt. Learn something new everyday. btw tomorrow’s my 30th birthday. Very thankful for friends like U 🙂

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much and happy belated birthday! 🎁 So grateful to have met you here too my friend 😊

      Reply
  5. Milena Alien Avatar
    Milena Alien

    I think no one is good at pretending. I may be judging by myself so I choose to be genuine, which pisses people off all the time. I’m not doing it on purpose, the truth is I’m very bad at pretending.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s true, I think some people are better at pretending but often people eventually see through their act. I’m awful at pretending too so I get it.

      Reply
  6. Kevin Avatar
    Kevin

    Always love the SWS. Another great one, Pooja.
    I have indeed used the word ensconce. Usually totally at random to throw people off, I will pick a little used word and say it as often as possible in a day. Leads to some odd looks and funny moments lol
    Work “melange” into a conversation sometime and watch people look at you like you have two heads 😄

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Lol, I love that. They’re probably so confused. Will most definitely be trying that 😅

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      1. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Oh, it’s fun I assure you. Even a semi-known word like “plethora” is a curveball to some! 😜

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Lol, I’ll try a different words with different people to see how they react 😅

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          1. Kevin Avatar
            Kevin

            It can be amusing I assure you lol

            Reply
  7. Joseph Glidden Avatar
    Joseph Glidden

    Great SWS. I am guessing it is about politicians, lol.

    I heard the word before, but usually meaning settled, which is the secondary meaning I guess.

    Ululation convoked the exanimate to beadu.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Lol it is, I’ve had it up to here with politicians.

      Yeah, I read that meaning too but preferred this one haha.

      That’s quite a six word story, I had to Google some of those words.

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      1. Joseph Glidden Avatar
        Joseph Glidden

        I thought you might like the new words. I was not sure if beadu would show up as battle on google since it is an old english word.

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          I’m glad you shared them, I love new words. Beadu showed up fine but my laptop is trying to change it to beads lol.

          Reply
  8. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
    DEVANG UPADHYAYA

    Looks like you’ve encountered such a person recently

    I hope you are not talking about me.

    I am not using WP much, but are you posting SWS after a while?

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I have, I think we have all met someone like that. Lol definitely not you. Yes, it’s been months since my last SWS.

      Reply
  9. shivatje Avatar
    shivatje

    🙏🙌🏻

    Aum Shanti

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      🙏🙏

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  10. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    I’ve read this word before but hadn’t used in my writing

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s interesting, yeah it’s a really specific word so I don’t think most people use it in their writing.

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      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        It’s like “ambivalent”- not everyone is sure of its exact meaning

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          True, I think it’s also like there are multiple correct ways to use it.

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          1. Sadje Avatar
            Sadje

            Very right 👍🏼

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  11. festo_sanjo Avatar
    festo_sanjo

    That’s how people thrive nowadays. They “esconce” to make us believe everything is okay…but in reality they want something for their own benefit..it’s sad but true.. genuine people are rare to find. I think I am gonna piss some people too 😂, new vocabulary is my weapon, lol.. anyways keep being curious, Pooja.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s so true, real people have become the minority these days. Lol keep pissing people off, being genuine is more important. Thanks ☺️

      Reply
  12. Doug Avatar
    Doug

    I think I’ve heard “ensconced” used twice on a local(New York) radio talk-show years ago, and maybe once before. It’s difficult to know the appropriate uuances because for many words the denotations given in the dictionary are often obsolete and the evolving connotations have taken over, and usually they don’t give good examples where it has been used appropriately in a modern context or where they specify the appropriate sub-culture where it is more commonly used. The academic sub-culture has a lot of weird jargon that they try to ensconce into the real world of the common person, but often fail except for a few doctoral students who they can intimidate. I always fear that by the time I learn to use it that it will appear in the latest dictionary marked as “archaic” or “literary” and sometimes marked with an additional caveat of “caution — limited use.” But I did use it in my “Every Sentence Runs Out”.

    “… these sentences gracefully making every trill
    a wave to glory, oceanic, are not runaways,
    being ensconced in dreams, and…”

    And I hate those fads where a news station uses a word because they want to sound like intellectuals and then for about 2 weeks all the other stations use the same word appropriately or inappropriately — they don’t care. Then the word disappears and is never used again. They once wanted to boast a political candidate while by contrast and implication trying to call his opponent stupid : for a short time everyone was saying, “He has gravitas.”
        Anyway, coming down to Earth, use your words quickly today, for tomorrow they will seem Greek to everyone.

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    1. Doug Avatar
      Doug

          Oh hell typo. “nuances” not “”uuances”

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    2. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah, fads are the worst. One person says something and everyone mindlessly parrots them.

      Reply
  13. katiemiafrederick Avatar
    katiemiafrederick

    SMiLes Promoting Falsehoods As Truths ‘Timely’ Indeed

    Yes Sheltering Lies With The Term “Ensconce”

    i Found it ‘Amusing’ that Merriam Webster’s First
    use of the Word Was ‘Fox News’ Spreading

    Lies in the Last Election
    About the Dominion
    Voting Machines

    The Show of Human
    Snake Oil Sales Persons Concealing
    Faux Truths in Potions oF Lies Continues And

    True even in Broad DayLight When A Potential
    ‘Leader’ of a Free World Openly Disrespects

    His Supporters in the Most Deplorable Way A
    Despicable Leader Could Suggesting They are Minion

    Dense Enough to Follow Him if He Shoots Someone

    on 5th Avenue in Broad Daylight From the Get Go as

    The Shooting By Metaphor Surely continues With Lies

    Concealed
    As Truths Like
    Hard Working Decent Legal
    Migrants Stealing and Eating
    The Pets of Their Neighbors even
    After the Conspiracy Was Fully Debunked

    For the Whole World to See on 5th Avenue
    Again In Broad Daylight as the Day Becomes Lies

    SMiLes Dear Pooja One Might Expect a Used Car Salesperson

    on a ‘Shady Lot’ Attempting this Kind of Deceitful Behavior Yet Indeed

    Something Is
    Different About
    A World Now Where

    The Cancer Continues ‘higher’
    to Grow Unabated Meanwhile

    Birds Fly With Wings and Monkeys
    Climb Trees Both Naked Enough Whole

    Complete as Human is the Only Part of Nature that Lies…

    SMiLes No Longer Part of Any ‘Cultural Ladders’ That Expect
    us to Become Part and Parcel oF Lies to Climb and Survive Oh to Be

    Authentic

    And Human
    Such A Golden
    Age Genuine
    Truth Will

    Finally
    Come to
    Roost in LoVE iN Peace

    Far Away From the ‘LoVE oF
    War’ That Thrives Off oF Lies..:)

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, lots of politicians trying to sell snake oil. Such a shame that people actually believe that stuff. Eventually, truth will definitely win. Thanks and have a great week.

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      1. katiemiafrederick Avatar
        katiemiafrederick

        Thanks You
        Too With SMiles☺️

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          You’re most welcome 😊

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          1. katiemiafrederick Avatar
            katiemiafrederick

            ☺️

            Reply
  14. Opher Avatar
    Opher

    I’ve always used ensconced more as – having been incorporated into – the secret was ensconced into the whole. Not sure if that’s right either.
    Anyway, I think there are far too many selfish, narcissistic profiteers who are prospering by pretending to be something other than what they are.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Hmmm, interesting. Yes, I very much agree. And the sad part is that they have so many people supporting them.

      Reply
  15. Bookstooge Avatar
    Bookstooge

    You definitely used ensconced correctly. I am familiar with the word but don’t use it myself. Not that I can ever remember anyway 🙂

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Oh good, thanks for the confirmation. I guess it’s ensconced by your brain haha.

      Reply
  16. Doug Avatar
    Doug

    Downed hierophant sang blues hanging himself.

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  17. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    Great six, Pooja, and I’ve heard the word ensconced but have never used it.
    Honesty ensconced by little white lies.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Love your six word story too 😊

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      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        You’re most welcome, Pooja, and thank you.

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Very welcome.

          Reply
  18. Doug Avatar
    Doug

    Freedom at the embouchure, instrumentalists cry.

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  19. Doug Avatar
    Doug

    Her river flute crying embouchure overflows.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      These are all so good, thanks for sharing your six word stories.

      Reply
  20. Victoria Avatar
    Victoria

    Six word stories give me life! 🥰

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Aww loved that! 😊

      Reply
  21. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
    Cindy Georgakas

    nice one..
    Promises embouchure over actuality, I confess..

    IDK if i even got it.. lol😂

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much, lol I think you did!

      Reply
      1. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
        Cindy Georgakas

        Oh good, to know.. maybe… lol 😂

        Reply
  22. Tamara Kulish from https://tamarakulish.com/ Avatar
    Tamara Kulish from https://tamarakulish.com/

    Good story! In the words of my ex’s doctor, he spent his time confabulating, which is believing the lies and alternate reality one invents. This type of person is worse than a liar, because they believe the lies with all their heart. I learned it’s our actions that show who we are, not the fanciful things we can say to others!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you! That’s true, they begin to believe their own lies and no longer live in the real world. It’s sad but a very toxic situation. True, actions always speak louder!

      Reply
  23. byngnigel Avatar
    byngnigel

    Haven’t used that word in a while. Six world story would definitely be a challenge for me..my brain just isn’t wired that way lol

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Lol that’s fair, I’ve found that it’s actually so much harder to write really short stories like SWS compared to longer ones.

      Reply
  24. Steve Avatar
    Steve

    Great SWS. Ensconce is a terrific word. I’ve heard it used more in terms of settling (into a comfortable place, for example) or being absorbed (e.g., in the shade of a tree, or in a community) but like most words, it can carry different meanings and usages.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much! Oh yes, that’s the second meaning for it. Yeah, it has multiple meanings/uses.

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      1. Steve Avatar
        Steve

        My pleasure! It’s kind of confusing when words are like that… sometimes the meanings are even opposite! 😅

        Reply
  25. A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA Avatar
    A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA

    Interesting post. Too bad there are a lot of people who have hidden agendas. Sorry, haven’t been on much. might be a while like this. Hope all is well.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Yes, unfortunately so. That’s okay I totally understand, hope you’re doing well too.

      Reply
  26. thomasstigwikman Avatar
    thomasstigwikman

    It was a nice little story. It was the first time I came across the word “ensconce”

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. The word was new to me too.

      Reply
  27. ianscyberspace Avatar
    ianscyberspace

    I guess you nailed the political agendas of the ruling elite of most countries in that statement. 🙂

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Haha yes, unfortunately so.

      Reply
  28. rachelramdhan Avatar
    rachelramdhan

    I’ve heard it before but it’s a nice reminder for us to keep expanding our vocabulary.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks, yeah it’s always a good idea to keep learning throughout our life.

      Reply
  29. Stephanie (singing gecko) Avatar
    Stephanie (singing gecko)

    Great little story, and a clever way to use this word!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  30. Pennize Pics Avatar
    Pennize Pics

    Ensconsed… I think I’ve heard that word before but not very often. And yes, there are too many people in this world who conceal what they are all about. And I don’t trust many people because sometimes you can’t tell right away what they want from you.
    Hope all is going good for you Pooj.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, unfortunately a lot of people talk the talk but can’t back it up. It’s sad but in this world it’s best not to trust everyone. Thanks and hope you’re good too.

      Reply
  31. clcouch123 Avatar
    clcouch123

    It’s a good story. And esconced a good word. And winning at Scribble a good agenda. And I’m going to say, redundantly, good work!

    In God’s hands are all esconced.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much! That’s such a lovely six word story. Thanks for sharing it.

      Reply
  32. Ahzio Avatar
    Ahzio

    I’ve never heard of the word. I don’t know if I would ever use it, because a reader most likely wouldn’t be familiar with it. You might look at its etymology. That helps when using words one isn’t super familiar with in specific situations. And I agree about people concealing themselves. Take care Pooja.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, I’ll definitely do that, that’s a good idea. Thanks so much and take care too.

      Reply
  33. Rochdalestu Avatar
    Rochdalestu

    Whilst these politicians trip on glue

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Ain’t that the true.

      Reply
  34. Belladonna Avatar
    Belladonna

    Got me a new word!!!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yay!

      Reply
  35. pk 🌎 Avatar
    pk 🌎

    Nice read 💯

    Blessed and Happy Saturday 🌞🌈 from 🇪🇸

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks and you too 😊

      Reply
  36. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View Avatar
    Mr. Ohh’s Sideways View

    Plan B; Often the better option 🤣😎🙃

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Agreed 😅

      Reply
  37. Dusty Avatar
    Dusty

    Excellent use of “ensconce.”

    Reply:

    “Bright light ensconced. Trust revealed slowly.”

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you and I really like yours too.

      Reply

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