24 September 2016

• Prelate: A bishop or other high ecclesiastical dignitary
• The prelates included Egypt's grand Imam. (Robert Fisk)
• Doleful: Causing grief of misfortune
• The presence in Grozny of Grand Imam al-Tayeb of Egypt was particularly infuriating for the Saudis who have poured millions of dollars into Egyptian economy since Brigadier-General-President al-Sissi staged his doleful military coup more than three years ago. (Robert Fisk)
• Fawning: Displaying exaggerated flattery or affection
• What, the Saudis must be asking themselves, has happened to the fawning leaders who would normally grovel to the Kingdom? (Robert Fisk)