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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 defintions and examples of their use.

Make a commitment to use these words both conversationally and in the written word.

Words For Today:  June 6, 2012

Assault

Applaud

Admire

Assault

A sudden violent attack; onslaught.
An unlawful physical attack upon another.

James was arrested for participating in the assault of man at his workplace.

Applaud

To clap the hands as an expression of approval.
To express approval.

Susan likes to applaud for the young people in her classroom when they perform well.

Admire

To regard with wonder, pleasure or approval.
To regard with wonder or surprise.

Jennifer has come to really admire her supervisor for how he treats his employees.