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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 are 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:  April 17, 2012


Mannerism

Despot

Acquisition

Mannerism

A habitual or characteritic manner. 
Distinctive quality or style.

John has a mannerism of fingering the curls in his hair.

Despot

A king or other ruler with absolute, unlimited power; autocrat.
Any tyrant or oppressor.

The leader of that nation is a dictator and despot. 

Acquisition

Gaining possession.
Something acquired.

George is involved in the acquisition portion of the firm seeking out new opportunities for them to invest.