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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 29, 2012

Fervor

Reckless

Coup

Fervor

Great warmth and earnestness of feeling.
Intense heat.

The team played with great fervor in the second half almost coming back from their large deficit.

Reckless

Utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution.
Careless.

His behavior was reckless as evidenced by the accident.

Coup

A highly successful, unexpected stroke, act or move.
Overturn or upset.

Securing the contract with the school district was quite the coup for the young salesperson.