What word best describes 2012? Dictionary.com chose bluster as its Word of the Year. Bluster has several meanings. One is "to roar and be disruptive," like the wind. Another meaning is "to speak in loud, empty threats or protests." The Dictionary.com team says they chose the word because it perfectly describes the events of 2012. Bluster could be used to refer to the political elections or the extreme weather seen this year.

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