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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 16, 2012

Pungent

Luminous

Awkward

Pungent

Sharply affecting the organs of taste and smell.
Acutely distressing to the feelings or mind.
Caustic, biting, or sharply expressive.

The pungent odor was coming from somewhere on the fifth floor.

Luminous

Radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright.
Lighted up or illuminated.

The dress had a luminous quality to it which made her almost shine.

Awkward

Lacking skill or dexterity.
Lacking grace or ease in movement.
Not well planned or designed for easy or effective use.

Fred knew that meeting her again would result in an awkward moment.