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32 Cards in this Set
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lampoon
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ridicule
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languish
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lose strength, lose animation
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languor
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lassitude, depression
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lap
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take in food or drink with one's tongue
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larceny
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theft
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larder
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pantry, place where food is kept
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largess
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generous gift
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latent
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potential but undeveloped
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latitude
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freedom from narrow limitations
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leaven
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cause to rise or grow lighter
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lecherous
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lustful; impure in thought or deed
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legerdemain
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sleight of hand
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levy
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impose (a fine), collect (a payment)
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lewd
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lustful
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liaison
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contact keeping parts of an organization in communication
secret love affair |
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libel
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defamatory statement
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libretto
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text of an opera
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licentious
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amoral; unrestrained
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lilliputian
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extremely small
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limerick
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humorous short verse
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limpid
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clear, transparent
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linchpin
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something that holds or links various parts together
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liniment
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ointment, lotion, salve
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lionize
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treat as a celebrity
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list
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tilt, lean over
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listless
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lacking in spirit or energy
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litany
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supplicate prayer
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lithe
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flexible, supple
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livid
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black and blue, enraged
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loll
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lounge about
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lope
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gallop slowly
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lout
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clumsy person
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