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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.
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Words
For Today: March 28, 2012
Contentious
Crackle
Peaceful
Contentious
Tending to argument
or strife; quarrelsome.
Causing, involving,
or characterized by argument.
The
argument that was being put forth by the attorneys on behalf of their client
was mostly contentious rather than conciliatory.
Crackle
To make slight,
sudden, sharp noises.
To exhibit
liveliness, vibrancy.
He
heard a crackle noise coming from the roof as he climbed the ladder.
Peaceful
Free from strife,
commotion, violence or disorder.
Not argumentative,
quarrelsome or hostile.
His
mountain home tucked between the grove of trees was peaceful and relaxing for
him.
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