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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 27, 2012

Indulge

Oppressive

Consummate

Indulge

To yield to an inclination or desire.
Allow oneself to follow one's will.

Everytime I visit my mother's house, I must indulge myself in her baking.

Oppressive

Burdensome, unjusty harsh.
Causing discomfort by being excessive, intense.
Distressing or grievous.

His rule of his people has been extremely oppressive. 

Consummate

To bring to a state of perfection; fulfill.
To complete by a pledge or the signing of a contract.

We will be meeting with their representatives this afternoon to consummate the deal.