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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 5, 2012


Whimsical

Comply

Equally

Whimsical

Given to fanciful notions; capricious

Erratic; unpredictable.

The crowd at these benefits are almost always whimsical but they are dedicated to our mission. 

Comply

To act in accordance with wishes, requests, demands, requirements.

To be courteous or conciliatory.

Often times it is difficult to comply with the regulations that the department establishes. 

Equally

In an identical manner.

To an equal degree or extent.

The proceeds of the sale were equally divided among the three business partners.