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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 30, 2012

Indicator

Gratuitous

Reclaim

Indicator

A pointing or directing device.
An instrument that indicates the condition or something.
A person or thing that indicates.

Each month, George makes a point to review the revenue indicator prior to setting weekly goals.

Gratuitous 

Given, done, bestowed or obtained without charge.
Being without apparent reason, cause or justification.

So many films today choose to use gratuitious sex and violence to attract filmgoers. 

Reclaim

To demand the return or restoration of.
To claim again.

The Yankees hope to reclaim first place over the weekend when they face the Red Sox.