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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 15, 2012


Explanatory

Grovel

Affinity

Affinity

A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing or idea.
Inherent likeness or agreement.

I believe Fred has a natural affinity for working with older adults.

Grovel

To humble oneself or act in an abject manner.
To lie or crawl with the face downward and the body prostrate.

I have never seen Joyce grovel as she did before Paul.

Explanatory

Serving to explain.

The notebook was explanatory had he taken the time to read it himself.