Lists of Bests: 101 Words Every College Graduate Should Know http://www.listsofbests.com/list/42049 Compiled by Dr. Ken Hunt From the page: " If you are able to pronounce these words correctly, employ them in the proper context, spell them, and define them, you are likely to have a superior command of the language. You’re liable to find that inclusion of these words in your vocabulary will help you succeed at work, in college, and even in social situations." http://www.drkenhunt.com/100words.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:37:13 GMT en-us 0 50 101 50 0 abrogate http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1035703 <div id="position">1</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> acerbic http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/2939963 <div id="position">2</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> acrimony http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/2818876 <div id="position">3</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> acumen http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1035732 <div id="position">4</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> adumbrate http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/2939964 <div id="position">5</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> allegory 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