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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 21, 2012

Hyperbole

Spectrum

Prowess

Hyperbole

Obvious and intentional exaggeration.

An extravagant statement or figure of speech not intended to be taken literally.

The candidate's stump speech is so filled with half-truths, hyperbole and misleading statements, one doesn't know what to believe.

Spectrum

An array of entities, as light waves or particles.

A broad range of varied but related ideas or objects.

The class covers a broad spectrum of topics and discussion points.

Prowess

Exceptional valor, bravery, or ability.

Exceptional or superior ability, skill or strength.

George has demonstrated his prowess in that particular weight class.