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American Heritage Dictionaries normally feature about 70,000 entries. From that multitude, the editors have chosen 100 words that are neither obscure nor outlandish that could give middle schoolers more aplomb and aptitude in their verbal encounters. If you're not sure whether that is something you need, study this list.
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A group of extraordinarily talented African-American women help NASA achieve some of its greatest successes, even as they face discrimination and oppression.