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Its origins are surprisingly murky.
No tricks, just difficult words.
From 'hive mind' to 'sriracha'
bodega "Don’t mess with the beloved bodega."
carceral Of, relating to, or suggesting a jail or prison
allegory No spoilers!
hurricane 'A tropical cyclone'
rescind To take away; cancel; repeal
NEW! Additional colors! More obscure than before!
smooth or hairless
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