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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.

Words For Today:  January 23, 2012

Articulate

Stimulate

Cryptic

Articulate

Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.

Capable of speech; not speechless.

Using language easily and fluently.

I must say that Arthur was very articulate in stating our position to their attorneys.

Stimulate

To rouse to action or effort, as encouragement or pressure.

To invigorate by a food or beverage.

Arouse, activate, excite.

I thought he did a nice job to stimulate the group discussion.

Cryptic

Mysterious in meaning; puzzling; ambiguous.

Abrupt; terse; short.

Involving or using cipher, code.

Johnny was cryptic.  I have no idea why he wants us there now instead of this afternoon.