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| Word | Type | Used in a Sentence | Synonym |
| knead | verb | She used her hands to knead the dough. | to mix and work into a uniform mass |
| knuckle | noun | The rock hit him on his knuckle. | main joint of the finger |
| lacquer | noun | He put two coats of lacquer on the chair. | a glossy resinous material |
| ladle | noun | He used a ladle to serve the soup. | a long-handled spoon with a deep bowl |
| languid | adj. | She gave a languid wave of the hand. | lacking energy; weak |
| legacy | noun | Americans have a legacy of freedom. | something handed down from an ancestor |
| legible | adj. | His writing was not legible. | possible to read or decipher |
| lenient | adj. | His parent had quite lenient rules. | inclined not to be harsh or strict |
| lethargy | noun | He appeared to be in a state of lethargy. | a state of sluggishness or inactivity |
| lexicon | noun | A lexicon can give you the meaning of words. | a dictionary |
| liaison | noun | He served as out liaison with the French. | means of communication between groups |
| limousine | noun | We used a limousine to go to the opera. | luxurious auto driven by a chauffeur |
| linguistic | adj. | He possessed an excellent linguistic talent. | the art of speaking or using language |
| liquidate | verb | We need to liquidate all of the store's goods. | convert them into cash |
| literal | adj. | We must have a literal translation. | exact or primary meaning of the words |
| longevity | noun | The Japanese are known for their longevity. | long life |
| longitude | noun | Sailors must know their longitude. | angular distance measured from England |
| loot | noun | The Vikings took much loot from England. | valuables pillaged in time of war |
| loquacious | adj. | His reputation was that of a loquacious man. | very talkative |
| lotion | noun | Ladies use lotion to smooth their skin. | a medicated liquid |
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