Our Favorite Words (45)

Dave Shepherd, Howard Shepherd, and Howard Chang share some of their favorite words--words that Word Nerds would like. (1:57) Words whose sounds we like (2:57) wlonk humuhumunukunukuapua'a aglet 'SAT words'--words every smart high school student should know. (6:53) indefatigable benevolent malevolent Song: 'Certain Words in Uncertain Times,' by This Providence (8:45) Words whose etymologies interest us (11:56) helicopter dactyl Music bumper from 'The Helicopter' by Boblex (13:47) Rude word of the week: 'sycophant' (14:22) Song: 'Favorite Song,' by Tony Rodd (17:27) Just some more cool words we like (21:29) apheresis/aphæresis time anthropomorphic Please share your favorite words with us here on the website, in the comments section. Or leave a voicemail on our new and improved Nerd Number, 206-600-NERD (206-600-6373). Music courtesy of GarageBand.com Theme music by Kick the Cat time: 27:52 size: Mb rating: PG (The Rude Word segment has a couple fairly rude synonyms for 'sycophant.')