Word of the week: "piezometer," pronounced "pie-uh-ZOM-i-ter." Derived from the Greek word for "press," it is an instrument used to measure fluid pressure. It was the winning word in the 2007 AARP National Senior Spelling Bee. This year's bee will be held June 13-14 in Cheyenne, Wyo. More info can be found at www.seniorspellingbee.com.

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