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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 will be 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 19, 2012


Conscript

Conniving

Conviction

Conscript

To compel into service.
To draft for military or naval service.

He remembers being a conscript in the armed services of Great Britain.

Conniving

To cooperate secretly; conspire.
To avoid noticing something that one is expected to oppose or condemn.

Jeremy thinks that Judith in conniving to take over Jermaine's position within the company.

Conviction

A fixed or firm belief.
The act of convincing.
The state of being convicted.

His conviction to his beliefs is more important than what his political affiliation.