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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 9, 2012

Guise

Collusion

Censure

Guise

General external appearance; aspect; semblance.
Assumed appearance or mer semblance.

He joined our group under the guise of a consultant when in reality, he was working to see us fail.

Collusion

A secret agreement, especially for fraudulent or treacherous purposes.
Conspiracy; a secret understanding between two or more persons to gain something illegally.

The union group long thought that the industry was working in collusion against their members.

Censure

Strong or vehement expression of disapproval.
An official reprimand.

The Board of Directors voted to censure the member for less than appropriate behavior for a board member.