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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 18, 2012


Inquisitive

Arbitrator

Comedic


Inquisitive

Given to inquiry; research or asking questions.
Eager for knowledge.
Unjuly or inappropriately curious.

Every time she climbed into his car, her inquisitive nature inspected everything.

Arbitrator

Person chosen to decide a dispute or settle differences.
Empowered to examine the facts and decide an issue.

By policy, the employee and the firm were bound by the arbitrator's decision.

Comedic

Pertaining to the nature of comedy.
Timing of comedy.

Timothy's comedic timing rivaled any of the best comics who were on stage tonight.