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v.
wash or flow against; wash one's face and hands


Spelling Word: lave
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n.
something that holds one back; state of being legally obliged and responsible


Spelling Word: liability
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v.
make untidy by discarding rubbish carelessly; scatter about


Spelling Word: litter
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n. Syn. hall; room
a group of people who try to influence legislation; hall; room; a large entrance or reception room or area


Spelling Word: lobby
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a.
clumsy or awkward; heavy, slow and laborious


Spelling Word: lumbering
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n. Syn. greatness; extent
extent; greatness of rank, size, or position


Spelling Word: magnitude
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n.
killing of a considerable number of human beings under circumstances of atrocity or cruelty


Spelling Word: massacre
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a. Syn. motherly
motherly; relating to mother or motherhood


Spelling Word: maternal
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v. Syn. refer; indicate
speak or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner


Spelling Word: mention
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a.
interested in making money; profit oriented; hired for service in foreign army


Spelling Word: mercenary