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Bill Bryson's Disagreeable Words

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These are words that Mr. Bryson thinks sound especially bad, or are wasted on what they are supposed to describe.
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balaclava   has been listed 15 times with 0 comments
settee   has been listed 12 times with 1 comment
sweetbreads   has been listed 5 times with 4 comments
serviette   has been listed 4 times with 0 comments
pantaloons   has been listed 26 times with 0 comments
tofu   has been listed 14 times with 0 comments
spatula   has been listed 23 times with 0 comments
anorak   has been listed 18 times with 0 comments
marzipan   has been listed 34 times with 9 comments
fajita   has been listed 4 times with 0 comments
semolina   has been listed 11 times with 2 comments
pretzel   has been listed 16 times with 0 comments
cashew   has been listed 14 times with 2 comments
ketchup   has been listed 8 times with 0 comments
grapefruit   has been listed 12 times with 4 comments
pineapple   has been listed 19 times with 3 comments
haggis   has been listed 14 times with 1 comment
muesli   has been listed 8 times with 0 comments
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about 1 year ago jennarenn said:

I happen to disagree with Mr. Bryson on marzipan. It's a delightful confection with an equally delightful name.

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