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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 24, 2012


Interval

Modest

Stunted

Interval

An intervening period of time.
A period of temporary cessation.

George is making sure to time the interval between rounds to insure accuracy. 

Modest

Having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance.
Free from ostentation or showy extravagance.

I have always found Ruth to be modest when it comes to her abilities and skills.

Stunted

Slowed or stopped abnormally in growth or development.

I am fairly confident that the tomato plants growth was stunted by the excess rainfall we received in May.