Vocab: L Flashcards by J L

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Laconic

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Using few words

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Labile

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Likely to change

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Lambaste

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To thrash verbally or physically

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Lascivious

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Lustful

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Lassitude

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Lethargy; sluggishness

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Latent

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Present but hidden; potential

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Laud

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To praise

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Lethargic

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Inactive

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Levee

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An embankment that prevents a river from overflowing

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Levity

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Light manner or attitude

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Liberal

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Tolerant; broad-minded; generous; lavish

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Libertine

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One without moral restraint

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Libido

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Sexual desire

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Lilliputian

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Extremely small

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Limn

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To draw; describe

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Limpid

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Clear; transparent

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Linguistic

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Pertaining to language

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Litany

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Lengthy recitation; repetitive chant

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Literati

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Scholarly or learned persons

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Litigation

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Legal proceedings

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Log

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Record of a voyage; record of daily activities

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Loquacious

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Talkative

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Lucid

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Bright; clear; intelligible

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Lucre

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Money or profits

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Luminous

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Bright; brilliant; glowing

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Lustrous

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Shining