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Word Power | Fossils Trapped in Tar
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Word Power | The Statue of Liberty’s Roots
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Word Power | Mark Twain’s First Appearance
Learn agonize, anecdote, intent, cajole, impromptu and 5 more words in the context of our story of Mark Twain’s First Appearance in today’s Word Power Episode.
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