mini lesson 3.9

lack

v. need, not have n. scarcity

lag

v. fall behind, go slowly

lavish

adj. luxurious

lax

adj. negligent, loose

legendary

adj. fabled

legitimate

adj. proper

lethargic

adj. listless, sluggish

likely

adj. probable, plausible

linger

v. remain, stay

link

v. bind n. tie

long

v. desire

lucid

adj. plain

lull

v. soothe n. pause, break

lure

v. tempt, entice

lurid

adj. sensational, graphic

lurk

v. prowl, sneak, hide

luster

n. shine, radiance, brightness

luxurious

adj. plush

magnificent

adj. splendid

magnitude

n. size, extent

mandatory

adj. obligatory, compulsory

mar

v. deface

memorable

adj. striking

mend

v. fix, repair

mild

adj. gentle

mingle

v. blend

minute

adj. minuscule, infinitesimal

monitor

v. observe, watch

moral

adj. honorable, ethical

morale

n. spirit, confidence, attitude

murky

adj. cloudy

mysterious

adj. puzzling