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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 17, 2012

Dogmatic

Effectual

Predominate

Dogmatic

Doctrinal.

Asserting opinions in a doctrinaire or arrogant manner.

Opinionated.

I enjoyed the presentation that George delivered but I thought his approach was dogmatic in nature and found myself not in agreement.

Effectual

Producing or capable of producing an intended effect; adequate.

Valid or binding, as an agreement or document.

Although the terms of the agreement are effectual, I still find myself arguing against several points contained within.

Predominate

To be the stronger or leading element.

To have numerical superiority or advantage.

To surpass others in authority or influence.

Having listened to both sides of the issue, I believe that George has the predominate argument and case.