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lampoon
lam-POON
verb
publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm.
noun
a piece of writing that mocks a someone or something.
verb
publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm.
noun
a piece of writing that mocks a someone or something.
lampoon
lam-POON
The cartoon _ the politicians of our day.
lampoons
lam-POON
A cartoon mocking politicians is an example of a _.
lampoon
lam-POON
languor
LAHN-ger
noun
a usually pleasant, dreamy feeling of tiredness and inactivity, relaxation.
noun
a usually pleasant, dreamy feeling of tiredness and inactivity, relaxation.
languor
LAHN-ger
She drove home in a state of _ after the massage.
languor
LAHN-ger
largesse
lar-JESS
noun
generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
noun
generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
largesse
lar-JESS
He relied on the _ of friends after he lost his job.
largesse
lar-JESS
lassitude
LAH-seh-tood
noun
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy; lethargy
noun
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy; lethargy
lassitude
LAH-seh-tood
One of the symptoms of her disease is _, which explains why she’s always tired.
lassitude
LAH-seh-tood
latent
LAY-tent
adjective
(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed; dormant
adjective
(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed; dormant
latent
LAY-tent
Your musical talent will remain _ without proper instruction.
latent
LAY-tent
laud
LAWD
verb praise (a person or their achievements) highly, especially in a public context.
verb praise (a person or their achievements) highly, especially in a public context.
laud
LAWD
The valedictorian was _ for his academic achievements.
lauded
LAWD
levity
LEH-veh-tee
noun
humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect.
noun
humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect.
levity
LEH-veh-tee
Although the trauma was serious, they managed to find _ in the situation.
levity
LEH-veh-tee
libertine
LIH-ber-teen
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.
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
libertine
LIH-ber-teen
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
libertine
LIH-ber-teen
My uncle is a _ who has 4 girlfriends.
libertine
LIH-ber-teen
HIs _ attitudes got him in trouble with the church elders.
libertine
LIH-ber-teen
linchpin
LINCH-pin
noun
a person or thing vital to an enterprise or organization.
noun
a person or thing vital to an enterprise or organization.
linchpin
LINCH-pin
Michael Jordan is considered the _ that carries the Chicago Bulls.
linchpin
LINCH-pin
