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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 29, 2012

Incapable

Fortitude

Protocol

Incapable

Not having the necessary ability, qualification or strength.
Incompetent.

I have found that Raman is incapable of achieving the results required to perform the job.

Fortitude

Mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.
Strength in times of adversity, danger or temptation.

The group's fortitude did not waiver even under the most trying of circumstances. 

Protocol

The customs and regulations dealing with diplomatic formality.
An original draft, minute or record from which a document is prepared.
A record of observations.

The committee chose a specific protocol to follow when observing behaviors.