J's, K's, and L's Flashcards

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Jovial

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Full of joy and happiness

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Judicious

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Sensible, having good judgement

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Juxtapose

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To place things next to each other in order to compare or contrast

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Keen

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Quick-witted, sharp

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Kudos

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Praise for achievements

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Lambaste

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To scold or criticize sharply; to beat

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Languish

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To exist in a dreadful or gloomy situation; to become weak

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Latter

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The second of two things mentioned; nearer the end

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Laudable

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Deserving praise; favorable

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Lavish

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Elaborate and luxurious or to freely and boundlessly bestow

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Lenient

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Easy-going, tolerant

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Lethargic

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Deficient in alertness; lacking energy

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Listless

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Characterized by a lack of energy

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Loathsome

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Offensive; disgusting

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Loquacious

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Very talkative or rambling

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Lucid

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Easily understood; clear

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Ludicrous

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Laughable or foolish