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Word 1

Definition: a rock composed of volcanic fragments of various sizes and degrees of angularity

Pronunciation information: uh-GLAH-muh-rut Click to hear pronunciation.

Word 2

Definition: a noxious, pestilential, or foul exhalation from the Earth

Pronunciation information: muh-FIDE-uss Click to hear pronunciation.

Word 3

Definition: an incident or solution of plot in tragedy in which the main character recognizes his own or some other character's true identity or discovers the true nature of his own situation

Pronunciation information: ann-ag-NOR-uh-sus Click to hear pronunciation.

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