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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 19, 2012

Contrary

Repercussion

Receptive

Contrary

Opposite in nature or character.

Diametrically or mutually opposed.

Opposite in direction or position.

He just loves to be contrary always choosing to go against his friends.

Repercussion

An effect or result, often indirect or remote.

The state of being driven back by a resisting body.

Reverberation.

His attitude and behavior has had serious repercussions for the business.

Receptive

Having the quality of receiving, taking in.

Able or quick to receive knowledge or ideas.

Willing or inclined to receive suggestions.

I have always found Mary Beth to be receptive to my suggestions and recommendations.