"L" Words Flashcards

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Laminate (verb)

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Protect something by covering with plastic
Can you laminate the salad bowl with cling film to refrigerate it?

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Ludicrous (adj)

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Foolish/unreasonable to where it deserves to be laughed at
It is ludicrous how much a coffee costs nowadays

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Lunacy (noun)

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Stupidity that will have bad results
It would be lunacy to ride an e-scooter downhill at 70Mmph

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Lethargic (adj)

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Sluggish and lazy due to a lack of energy
You need more Vitamin C, you act so lethargic all the time

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Lanky (adj)

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Awkwardly long and thin
You’re so lanky yet so underweight as well

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Lubricate (verb)

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To apply a substance to allow something to run/move smoothly
Use this coconut oil to lubricate your skin

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Livestock (noun)

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Farm animals used for products
India has the largest number of livestock worldwide

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Luminous (adj)

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Shining or glowing in the dark
Fireflies are the most luminous creatures I know

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Lustful (adj)

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Something that involves a strong sexual desire
The couple were hugging eachother lustfully

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Linger (verb)

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Staying for a long time/ to be slow to leave
Quit lingering around and go home

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Livid (adj)

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Furiously angry
I would be livid if I had bought the tickets on the wrong day again

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Lucrative (adj)

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Producing a great amount of money/wealth - profiting
This idea will be more lucrative than any other part time employment

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