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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 these words both conversationally and in the written word.

Words For Today:  February 8, 2012

Decorative

Accountable

Dignified

Decorative

Serving or tending to decorate.

Serving only to decorate.

I really like how you have used decorative items around the house to enhance it’s showing.

Accountable

Subject to obligation to report, explain, or justify something.

Capable of being explained; explicable; explainable.

My department is accountable for all actions regarding the care and stewardship of the facilities.

Dignified

Characterized or marked  dignity of aspect or manner.

Stately or decorous.

He holds the office in a dignified fashion.