Words To Go

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Words To Go is a blog for folks looking to expand and improve their everyday vocabulary.  Each day, three new words will be featured with their definitions and examples of their use. 

Make a commitment to use the words both conversationally and in the written word.

Today's Words for Saturday, December 31, 2011

Umbrage

Cadence

Reticent

Umbrage

1.      offense; annoyance; displeasure: to feel umbrage at a social snub; to give umbrage to
       someone. 

2.      the slightest indication or vaguest feeling of suspicion, doubt, hostility, or the like.

3.      leaves that afford shade, as the foliage of trees.

4.      shade or shadows, as cast by trees.

5.      a shadowy appearance or semblance of something.

I take great umbrage with Mr. Sullivan's presentation.

Cadence

1.      rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words.

2.      a rhythmic pattern that is non-metrically structured.

3.      the beat, rate, or measure of any rhythmic movement.

4.      the flow or rhythm of events, especially the pattern in which something is experienced.

I really enjoy the cadence of his speech.

Reticent

1.      disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved.

2.      reluctant or restrained.

3.      taciturn, quiet, uncommunicative.

At the staff meeting, Molly seemed to be very reticent the entire afternoon.