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List 10 for Mrs. Hedlund's Class

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  1. lessen
    decrease in size, extent, or range
    The gap in wealth between races has not lessened, it’s grown.
  2. lesson
    the significance of a story or event
    Here are four lessons tweens can take away from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire: 1.
  3. leased
    hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers
    About 100,000 acres of the state water bottom is leased for farming.
  4. least
    something that is of no importance
    He did the least amount of studying possible and as a result failed the test.
    Also means: smallest in size or amount
  5. lightening
    changing to a lighter color
    The focus of the treaty’s phase-out in cosmetics was on skin lightening creams that use much larger concentrations of mercury as an active ingredient.
  6. lightning
    flash of light from an electric discharge in the atmosphere
    The fire broke out around 5:30 p.m. on June 28, ignited by a passing lightning storm in a boulder field inaccessible by vehicle.
  7. loose
    not affixed
    Rotten timbers are being removed, loose brickwork is being reconstructed and overgrown vegetation is being cleared.
  8. lose
    fail to win
    The Cavaliers are currently in the midst of an eight-game losing streak.
  9. manner
    a way of acting or behaving
    Medical schools have for years taught fledgling physicians about the importance of having a compassionate bedside manner and practicing strong communications skills.
  10. manor
    the landed estate of a lord, including the house on it
    On this occasion our destination was the manor house in Worcestershire belonging to friends.
  11. marshal
    a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff
    Bartsch was on duty as a federal air marshal at the time.
    Also means: to assemble
  12. martial
    suggesting war or military life
    Mr. Lester’s Othello is an officer long used to commanding others, a figure whose martial fierceness is contained by military discipline.
  13. medal
    an award for winning a championship
    He also won one gold and two bronze medals at World Championships.
  14. meddle
    intrude in other people's affairs or business
    The intelligence agency has repeatedly vowed not to meddle in politics.
  15. metal
    a chemical element or alloy that is usually a shiny solid
    He also pointed out the potential riches in terms of minerals and metals, which could eventually be mined.
  16. mettle
    the courage to carry on
    "Our mettle has been tested" in making difficult and painful decisions.
  17. mustard
    pungent powder or paste prepared from ground mustard seeds
    Instead he rustled up a beef stew with mustard sauce followed by chocolate brownies.
  18. muster
    summon up, call forth, or bring together
    The Nationals mustered only eight hits and stranded six base runners.
    mustered is past tense of muster
  19. naval
    connected with an organization of military vessels
    “Tensions continued to simmer throughout 2013 as both sides enhanced their naval and maritime law enforcement presence in the disputed waters to assert their claims.”
  20. navel
    a scar where the umbilical cord was attached
    He was examined by his doctors after feeling unusual pain around his navel.
Created on 十二月 3, 2013 (updated 一月 6, 2015)

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