"Awkward" is an awkward looking word. The prevalence of those 'w's and 'k's make me embarrassed for it.
"Recommendation", on the other hand, is neat and concise. As is the word, "pop".
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did you hear the grammar girl podcast about funny letters? the k sound is one.
ReplyDeletewhat i like about awkward is how it looks in a traditional font. i dig the AWKWA. all those acute angles. it's a palindrome that didn't know when to stop. i don't like words like "inveigle".
I have to get onto GG's podcasts. Is this her - http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/default.aspx?
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