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:
Chiaroscuro

Definition:
n.: the treatment of light and shade in a painting

Usage:
"It's very important to take time from looking at paintings of nude women and fat ballerinas to beat anyone who says 'chiaroscuro' when you're in a museum."

This week's "Gang Slang" is:
Chronic flakes/Chronic plates

Definition:
n.: ashes from a cigarette or joint

Usage:
"Bitch, use the ashtray! You're gettin' chronic flakes all over the carpet!"

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