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n. an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light


Spelling Word: laser
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n. litigation; suit at law or in equity; action or proceeding in a civil court


Spelling Word: lawsuit
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a. mythical; fabled; extremely well known; famous or renowned


Spelling Word: legendary
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v. make loose or looser; make less severe or strict


Spelling Word: loosen
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n. scheme for distribution of prizes by chance; gaming in which tickets bearing particular numbers draw prizes


Spelling Word: lottery
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a. giving out or shedding light, as sun or fire; reflecting light; having a brilliant surface


Spelling Word: lustrous
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a. automatic; monotonous; relating to or governed by or in accordance with mechanics


Spelling Word: mechanical
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a. melodious; tuneful; of the nature of the melody


Spelling Word: melodic
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n. tune; pleasing succession or arrangement of sounds; poem suitable for setting to music or singing


Spelling Word: melody
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a. excessively careful; marked by extreme care in the treatment of details


Spelling Word: meticulous