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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:  May 1, 2012

Eradicate

Culminate

Sanction

Eradicate

To remove or destroy utterly; extirpate.
To erase by rubbing or by means of a chemical solvent.

The pest control company worked tirelessly to eradicate the infestation. 

Culminate

To reach the highest point, summit, or highest development.
To end or arrive at a final stage.

This recent effort to culminate the group's performance was yet again a disappointment. 

Sanction

Authoritative permission or approval.
Something that serves to support an action.
To authorize, approve or allow.
To impose a penalty.

The team members felt the sanction received by the governing body was too severe.