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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 12, 2012


Acquire

Durable

Disconsolate

Acquire

To come into possession or ownership.

To gain for oneself through one's actions or efforts.

To locate and track.

I would like to acquire the technical drawings for that project. 

Durable

Able to resist wear.

Lasting, enduring.

I believe these are the most durable work boots that I have ever had.

Disconsolate

Without consolation or solace.

Hopelessly unhappy.

Characterized by or causing dejection.

He has been disconsolate over the loss of his friend and lover.