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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:  June 9, 2012

Exploit

Abduct

Civil

Exploit

A striking or notable deed; feat.
Spirited or heroic act.

John and Jerry like to get together and speak of their exploits.

Abduct

To carry off or lead away illegally in in secret or by force.

As part of the game, team members will abduct one member of the opposing team in the event one of their team members is captured. 

Civil

Of the commonwealth or state.
Respectful; courteos.

I thought we had a very civil conversation given our past difficulties with each other.