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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:  November 29, 2012

Manipulative

Inculcate

Imperious

Manipulative

Influencing or attempting to influence the behavior or emotions of others for one's own purposes.

She displays a considerable talent when it comes to employing her manipulative skills. 

Inculcate

To implant by repeated statement or admonition.
Teach persistently and earnestly.
To cause or influence someone to accept an idea or feeling.

To inculcate their staff members with specific customer service concepts is all part of their strategy in building their market base. 

Imperious

Domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing.
Urgent; imperative.

I have always felt that her imperious control over her employees continually led to failures in meeting organizational goals and revenue standards.