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Word 1

Definition: a misuse of words

Pronunciation information: kad-uh-KREE-sus Click to hear pronunciation.

Word 2

Definition: an instrument for measuring cloudiness

Pronunciation information: nef-uh-LAH-muh-dur Click to hear pronunciation.

Word 3

Definition: a share paid by the government to an informer out of duties and penalties collected because of his help

Pronunciation information: MOY-uh-dee Click to hear pronunciation.

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