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December 15, 2000

We know that a lot of our readers are still in school. In an effort to help further enlarge their vocabulary and WORD POWER, we would like to present the HGNews Word of the Week. Please read, understand, and use these words in everyday conversation. Amaze and surprise your friends.

This week's word is:
Tenesmus

Definition:
n.: A painful attempt or pain associated with urinating or defecating

Usage:
"Getting kicked in the nutz or ass raped in prison may lead to you having tenesmus."

This week's "Gang Slang" is:
Bust this

Definition:
interj.: Pay attention

Usage:
"Yo, bust this! What I'm gonna tell you might save your life."

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