Word of the Week

Awkward

Meaning causing difficulty – something that is hard to do or deal with.

Example of using it in a sentence "Walking in on mum and dad kissing is awkward! "

Here we have an old Norse word for turned the wrong way, than entered the Middle English and broaden to include upside down.

Spelling tip: we are going to learn this word like this.

aw + k + ward

Use the word as many times throughout the week. This can be verbally, in your written work or listen out for other people using it.