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Word 1

Definition: an isolated hill or small mountain with steep or precipitous sides that usually has a smaller summit area than does a mesa

Pronunciation information: BYOOT Click to hear pronunciation.

Word 2

Definition: avoiding the sun : shade-loving

Pronunciation information: hee-lee-AH-fuh-buss Click to hear pronunciation.

Word 3

Definition: weakness or hoarseness of voice

Pronunciation information: fone-us-THEEN-ee-uh Click to hear pronunciation.

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