tome
Pronunciation
Noun
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A large, heavy book, especially a scholarly one.
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Which word fits the gap? "The professor's desk was buried under dusty _____."
Answer: tome
In your own words, what does "tome" mean?
A large, heavy book, especially a scholarly one.
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