Laborious- demanding much work or care; tedious

Lachrymose -producing tears

Lackluster- dull

Laggard- slow; sluggish

Lancet- small surgical tool for making incisions.

Languish- lose animation or strength.

Lank- long and thin.

Lap- take in food or drink with one's tongue; splash gently.

Larder- pantry; place where food is kept.

Leaven- cause to rise or grow lighter; enliven.

Legend- explanatory list of symbols on a map.

Levee- earthen or stone embankment to prevent flooding.

Levy -impose (a fine); collect (a payment).

Liaison -contact that keeps parties in communication; go-between; secret love affair.

Libretto -text of an opera.

Licentious -amoral; lewd and lascivious; unrestrained.

Lien -legal claim on a property

Ligneous- like wood

Lionize- treat as a celebrity

Lithe- flexible; supple

Lustrous- shining

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