Lesson 12.7
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linger
(v.)
to stay in a place longer than necessary; to procrastinate
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listing
(n.)
a record of items or names; an entry on a list
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literacy
(n.)
the ability to read and write; knowledge in a specified area
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liver
(n.)
a large organ in the body that processes substances in the blood
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lobby
(n., v.)
a group of people attempting to influence political decisions; (v.) to attempt to influence legislation
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log
(n., v.)
a record of events; (v.) to make a record of something
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logic
(n.)
reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles
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long-standing
(adj.)
having existed for a long time; enduring
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long-time
(adj.)
existing or happening for a long duration
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loom
(v.)
to appear as a large and often frightening shape; to be imminent
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loop
(n.)
a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself; (v.) to move in a circular or oval course
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loyalty
(n.)
a strong feeling of support or allegiance
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machinery
(n.)
machines collectively; the components of a machine
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magical
(adj.)
having special powers to make things happen; enchanting
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magistrate
(n.)
a civil officer who administers the law; a judge
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magnetic
(adj.)
having the power to attract; related to magnets
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magnitude
(n.)
the size, extent, or importance of something
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mainland
(n.)
the principal landmass of a country; not an island
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mainstream
(n., adj.)
the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are shared by the majority; (adj.) belonging to the prevalent trend
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maintenance
(n.)
the process of preserving something in good condition; upkeep
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major
(n.)
important, serious, or significant; (n.) a person who is an adult or specializing in a particular area of study
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mandate
(n.)
an official order or commission to do something; (v.) to give someone the authority to act in a certain way
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mandatory
(adj.)
required by law or rules; compulsory
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manifest
(v.)
to show or demonstrate clearly; (n.) a list of cargo or passengers
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manipulate
(v.)
to handle or control in a skillful manner; to influence unfairly
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manipulation
(n.)
the action of manipulating something; the skillful handling of something
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manuscript
(n.)
a handwritten or typed document; a draft of a book
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march
(n., v.)
to walk with regular, measured steps; (n.) a formal walk in a procession
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marginal
(adj.)
situated at the edge or margin; minimal or insignificant
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marine
(adj.)
related to the sea; oceanic
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marketplace
(n.)
a location where goods and services are exchanged; a market
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mask
(n.)
a covering for the face; (v.) to conceal or hide
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massacre
(n.)
the deliberate and brutal killing of a large number of people
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mathematical
(adj.)
relating to mathematics; calculated
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mature
(adj.)
fully developed or grown; (v.) to bring to maturity
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maximize
(v.)
to make as large or great as possible; to increase
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meaningful
(adj.)
having significance; purpose; worthwhile
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meantime
(n.)
the time between; interim
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medieval
(adj.)
of or relating to the Middle Ages; old-fashioned
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meditation
(n.)
the practice of focusing the mind to achieve a state of calm; contemplation
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melody
(n.)
a sequence of notes that is musically satisfying; a tune
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memo
(n.)
a written message, especially in business; memorandum
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memoir
(n.)
a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge
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memorial
(n.)
something, especially a structure, established to remind people of a person or event; (adj.) relating to memory
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mentor
(n.)
an experienced and trusted adviser; teacher
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merchant
(n.)
a person or company involved in wholesale trade; trader
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mercy
(n.)
compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm
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mere
(adj.)
used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is
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merely
(adv.)
just; only
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merge
(v.)
to combine or cause to combine into one; to join together
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merger
(n.)
a combination of two things, especially companies; unification
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merit
(n.)
the quality of being particularly good or worthy; deserving of praise
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methodology
(n.)
a system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity; framework
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midst
(n.)
in the middle of; surrounded by