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Word 1

Definition: any of a family of large baleen whales (as a blue whale or humpback whale) having the skin of the throat marked with deep longitudinal furrows

Pronunciation information: ROAR-kwul Click to hear pronunciation.

Word 2

Definition: the state of being fit for tillage and crop production

Pronunciation information: air-uh-BILL-uh-dee Click to hear pronunciation.

Word 3

Definition: a resident of a town : townsman

Pronunciation information: BURR-gur Click to hear pronunciation.

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