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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:  Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Bellicose

Amity

Arcane

Bellicose

Inclined or eager to fight; aggressively hostile.
Belligerrent; pugnacious.

The group led by Joseph was extremely hostile and bellicose egging on their opponent.

Amity

Friendship; peaceful harmony.
Mutual understanding and a peaceful relationship.

There was great amity between the two of them.

Arcane

Known or understood by very few.
Mysterious; secret; obscure.

Jack always referred to his club's membership as arcane and liked to keep everyone guessing what their purpose was.