My favorite words of today 12-1-10

1. adage- a proverb; wise saying

2. bonanza- something very valuable

3. churlish- lacking politeness or good manners

4. citadel- a fortress that overlooks or protects a city

5. collaborate- to work with

6. decree- to command firmly or forcefully

7. discordant- disagreeable in sound

8. evolve- to develop gradually

9. excerpt- a passage taken from a book, article, ect.

10. grope- to feel about hesitantly with the hands