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We’ve talked about words that have cancerous growths on either end. The good news is, dear writers, the growths are operable. What words, you ask? Here are a few.
Irregardless
Orientated
Preventative
Combatative
Argumentative
Exploitative
You get the idea.
But there are some Mr. and Mrs. Webster approved words that don’t need to be . . . well, so wordy.
I challenge you to look at your words that end with –ical, -ity, -ize, and –ive.
Let’s try some on for size.
Robin is a wiz at doing mathematical problems in her head.
Not the last time we split our lunch bill.
Robin can’t do math, even with a calculator, abacus, or on all her finger and toes.
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Is there any potentiality Robin will be Freshly Pressed again?
Nope.
Is there any potential Robin will be banned from Word Press?
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Robin utilizes her blog as a place to educate, enlighten, and amuse.
Oh, please.
Robin uses her blog to blather on about inane subjects.
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Robin gave me a definitive answer when I asked her to be a guest on my blog. She said, “NO.”
She is funny that way.
I gave Robin a definite answer when she asked me to read her book. I said, “No way, Jose.”
As we’ve heard before, don’t use a big word when a diminutive word will do. Make that, don’t use a big word when a small word will do.
Robin Coyle 