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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:  March 1, 2011

Derivative

Privilege

Mural

Derivative

Not original.

A substance or compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from another substance or compound.

A financial contract whose value derives from the value of underlying stocks, bonds, currencies or commodities.

There is no question that this product is a derivative of their product line.

Privilege

A right, immunity, or benefit enjoyed only by a person beyond the advantages of most.

A special right, immunity, or exemption granted to persons in authority

The principle or condition of enjoying special rights or immunities. 

It is indeed a privilege and honor to be considered in such high esteem. 

Mural

A large picture painted or affixed directly on a wall or ceiling.

A greatly enlarged photograph attached directly to a wall. 

Have you seen the new aquatic mural that we added to the swimming facility?