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leninist
relating to early Russian communist political ideas
Lennie
a strong, simple-minded character in Of Mice and Men
leno
type of weave for fabric
lentil
A small, round legume often used in cooking.
leone
The basic unit of money in Sierra Leone.
leopard
a large spotted wild cat
leper
A person suffering from a severe infectious skin disease.
leprechaun
A mischievous fairy in Irish folklore.
leprosy
An infectious disease affecting the skin and nerves.
les jeux sont faits
The outcome is decided; no changes allowed.
lesbian
A woman attracted to other women.
lesion
A region of damaged tissue in the body.
less is a bore
Too little creativity makes things dull.
less than nothing
Something that has no value or meaning.
lessee
A person who rents property from someone else.
lessen
To make something smaller or weaker.
lesser
smaller in size or degree
lesser of two evils
the better choice between two bad options
lesson
moral or teaching experience
lest
For fear that something might happen.
let
To allow someone to do something.
let a sleeping dog lie
avoid disturbing a situation
let alone
not to mention; even less likely
let bygones be bygones
To forget past conflicts.