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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:  February 1, 2012

Sublime

Summit

Tenable

Sublime

Elevated or lofty in thought.

Impressing the mind with a sense of grandeur or power.

Supreme or outstanding.

The program by the young people was truly sublime. 

Summit

The highest point or part, as of a hill.

The highest point of attainment or aspiration.

The highest state or degree.

Floyd has finally reached the summit of his career.

Tenable

Capable of being held, maintained, or defended.

Capable of being occupied, possessed, held or enjoyed.

The opposing force has a tenable position which will be hard to overcome.