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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:  October 17, 2012

Abrogate

Maverick

Obtuse

Abrogate

To abolish by formal or official means; annul by an authoritative act.
To put aside; put an end to.

The judge directed his staff to abrogate the proceedings with all parties. 

Maverick

A lone dissenter, as an intellectual, an artist, or a politician. 
Taking an independent stand apart from his or her associates.
A person pursuing rebellious, even potentially disruptive policies or ideas.

John McCain always referred to himself as a maverick based on his independence with the United States Senate. 

Obtuse

Not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect.
Not sharp, acute or pointed; blunt in form.

John remarked that he thought Jeffrey was very obtuse making him difficult to reason with.