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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 28, 2012

Precise

Invective

Salutary

Precise

Definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed.

Being exactly that and neither more nor less.

Being just that and no other.

The type of work that Bruno performs requires precise measurements.

Invective

Vehement or violent denunciation, censure, or reproach.

A railing accusation.

An insulting or abusive word or expression.

It is disheartening when one politician speaks of another with such inventive language. 

Salutary

Favorable to or promoting health; healthful.

Promoting or conducive to some beneficial purpose.

I found the exhibit at the Mall to be very beneficial as well as salutary.