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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:  July 4, 2012 (Independence Day)

Splurge

Affable

Urbane

Splurge

To indulge oneself in some luxury or pleasure, especially a costly one.
To show off.

The two boys decided to take their last few dollars and splurge on ice cream cones.

Affable

Pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial.
Warmly polite.  Showing warmth and friendliness.

Mr. Wilson was always so affable and willing to spend time with the boys.

Urbane

Having the polish and suavity regarded as characteristic of sophisticated social life in major cities.
Reflecting elegance, sophistication, especially in expression. 

He wanted to be perceived as being very urbane and crafted his letters to her in an elegant fashion.