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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 23, 2012

Theory

Secular

Adept

Theory

A coherent group of tested general propositions.
Commonly regarded as correct.
A body of principles.

Our theory is based on years and  years of research documented and tested.

Secular

Things that are not regarded as religious, spiritual or sacred.
Not pertaining to or connected with religion.

The group's mission is secular in nature even though it meets at the local church.

Adept

Very skilled; proficient.
Expert.

Thomas is very adept at building these electronic devices.