J K L Flashcards
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jubilant
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extremely joyful, happy
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judicious
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having or exercising sound judgement
3
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juxtaposition
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the act of placing two things next to each other for implicit comparison
4
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knell
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the solemn sound of a bell, often indicating a death
5
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kudos
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praise for an achievement
6
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laceration
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a cut, tear
7
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laconic
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terse in speech or writing
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languid
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sluggish from fatigue or weakness
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larceny
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obtaining another’s property by theft or trickery
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largess
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the generous giving of lavish gifts
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latent
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hidden, but capable of being exposed
12
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laudatory
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expressing admiration or praise
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lavish
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given without limits
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legerdemain
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deception, slight-of-hand
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lenient
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demonstrating tolerance or gentleness