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:
Exigency

Definition:
n.: a situation calling for immediate attention; a pressing need

Usage:
"Those prone to paranoia and psychotic delusions might find people's increased presence on newsgroups or in chat rooms an exigency to be remidied before things get out of hand."

This week's "Gang Slang" is:
Jimmy hat

Definition:
n.: a condom

Usage:
"Always put on a jimmy hat when you're gettin' your swerve on."

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