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3.22.GRE.l.1
3.22.GRE.1.1
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03/21/2009

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*lassitude
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very tired in mind or body
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*latent
Definition
active or well developed; existing but not yet very noticeable
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lateral
Definition
coming from the side
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latitude
Definition
freedom from narrow limitations
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*laud
Definition
praise
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lavish
Definition
large in amount; or impressive; usually costing a lot of $
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lax
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careless
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leaven [lev-uhn]
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enliven
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lechery
Definition
lustfulness
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lectern
Definition
reading desk
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leery
Definition
suspicious; cautious
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leeway
Definition
room to move; margin
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legacy
Definition
a gift made by a will; situation that exists now because of sth that happened in the past
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legerdemain
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sleight (s-light) of hand
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leniency
Definition
not being harsh or strict; generous
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leonine
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like a lion
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lethal
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deadly
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*levee
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earthen or stone embankment to prevent flooding
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*levity
Definition
lack of seriousness; frivolity
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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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lexicographer
Definition
compiler of a dictionary
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lexicon
Definition
dictionary
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libel (lie-bull)
Definition
a printed statement of sb that is not true
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libertine
Definition
debauched person
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libidinous
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lustful
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libido
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sexual desire
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libretto
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text of an opera
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licentious
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amoral; lewd and lascivious
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lien [leen]
Definition
legal claim on a property
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