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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 21, 2012

Constructive

Quixotic

Scurrilous

Constructive

Helping to improve.
Promoting further development or improvement.

His advice was positive and constructive as I reflected on what direction I was to take. 

Quixotic

Resembling or befitting Don Quixote.
Extravagantly chivalrous or romantic.
Visionary, impractical or impulsive.

Matt's actions toward her reminded her of all the Quixotic stories she read as a child. 

Scurrilous

Grossly or obscenely abusive.
Characterized by or using low buffoonery; derisive.

John's attorney spoke with the media indicating that the charges leveled at this client were scurrilous in nature.