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1
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jubilant

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extremely joyful, happy

2
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judicious

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having or exercising sound judgement

3
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juxtaposition

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the act of placing two things next to each other for implicit comparison

4
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knell

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the solemn sound of a bell, often indicating a death

5
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kudos

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praise for an achievement

6
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laceration

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a cut, tear

7
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laconic

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terse in speech or writing

8
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languid

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sluggish from fatigue or weakness

9
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larceny

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obtaining another’s property by theft or trickery

10
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largess

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the generous giving of lavish gifts

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latent

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hidden, but capable of being exposed

12
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laudatory

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expressing admiration or praise

13
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lavish

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given without limits

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legerdemain

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deception, slight-of-hand

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lenient

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demonstrating tolerance or gentleness

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lethargic

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in a state of sluggishness or apathy

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liablity

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something for which one is legally responsible, usually involving a debt

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libertarian

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advocating principles of liberty and free will

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licentious

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displaying a lack of moral or legal restraints

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limpid

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clear, transparent

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linchpin

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something that holds separate parts together

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lithe

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graceful, flexible, supple

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litigant

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someone engaged in a lawsuit

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lucid

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clear, easily understandable

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luminous

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brightly shining

26
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lurid

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ghastly, sensational