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lampoon

lam-POON

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verb
publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm.
noun
a piece of writing that mocks a someone or something.

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verb
publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm.
noun
a piece of writing that mocks a someone or something.

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lampoon

lam-POON

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The cartoon _ the politicians of our day.

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lampoons

lam-POON

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A cartoon mocking politicians is an example of a _.

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lampoon

lam-POON

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languor

LAHN-ger

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noun

a usually pleasant, dreamy feeling of tiredness and inactivity, relaxation.

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noun

a usually pleasant, dreamy feeling of tiredness and inactivity, relaxation.

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languor

LAHN-ger

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She drove home in a state of _ after the massage.

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languor

LAHN-ger

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largesse

lar-JESS

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noun

generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.

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noun

generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.

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largesse

lar-JESS

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He relied on the _ of friends after he lost his job.

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largesse

lar-JESS

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lassitude

LAH-seh-tood

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noun

a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy; lethargy

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noun

a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy; lethargy

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lassitude

LAH-seh-tood

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One of the symptoms of her disease is _, which explains why she’s always tired.

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lassitude

LAH-seh-tood

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latent

LAY-tent

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adjective

(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed; dormant

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adjective

(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed; dormant

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latent

LAY-tent

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Your musical talent will remain _ without proper instruction.

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latent

LAY-tent

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laud

LAWD

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verb
praise (a person or their achievements) highly, especially in a public context.
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verb
praise (a person or their achievements) highly, especially in a public context.
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laud

LAWD

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The valedictorian was _ for his academic achievements.

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lauded

LAWD

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levity

LEH-veh-tee

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noun

humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect.

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noun

humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect.

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levity

LEH-veh-tee

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Although the trauma was serious, they managed to find _ in the situation.

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levity

LEH-veh-tee

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libertine

LIH-ber-teen

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noun
a person, especially a man, who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters.
adj
characterized by a disregard of morality, especially in sexual matters.

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noun
a person, especially a man, who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters; womanizer
adj
characterized by a disregard of morality, especially in sexual matters; lecherous

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libertine

LIH-ber-teen

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noun
a person, especially a man, who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters; womanizer
adj
characterized by a disregard of morality, especially in sexual matters; lecherous

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libertine

LIH-ber-teen

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My uncle is a _ who has 4 girlfriends.

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libertine

LIH-ber-teen

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HIs _ attitudes got him in trouble with the church elders.

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libertine

LIH-ber-teen

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linchpin

LINCH-pin

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noun

a person or thing vital to an enterprise or organization.

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noun

a person or thing vital to an enterprise or organization.

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linchpin

LINCH-pin

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Michael Jordan is considered the _ that carries the Chicago Bulls.

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linchpin

LINCH-pin

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