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Word 1

Definition: inflammation of the gums

Pronunciation information: jin-juh-VIE-duss Click to hear pronunciation.

Word 2

Definition: a person who guides groups through a museum or art gallery and discusses and comments on the exhibits

Pronunciation information: DOSE-unt Click to hear pronunciation.

Word 3

Definition: an aircraft structure in which the stressed outer skin (as of metal or plywood) carries all or a major portion of the torsional and bending stresses

Pronunciation information: MAH-noh-koke Click to hear pronunciation.

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