| A | B |
| LUC, LUM | "light" |
| elucidate | (v) throw light upon, make clear, explain |
| lucid | (adj) clear, easy to understand |
| luminary | (n) one who is a source of light and inspirartion to others; famous person |
| luminous | (adj) emitting light, shining, brilliant |
| translucent | (adj) letting light through |
| MAN, MANU | "hand" |
| emancipate | (v) release from bondage; set free; liberate |
| manacle | (n) handcuff |
| mandate | (n) territory entrusted to the administration of another country; authoritive command; order |
| manipulate | (v) operate with the hands; handle or manage skillfully |
| manual (n) | (n) smaal helpful book capable of being carried in the hand; handbook |
| manual (adj) | (adj) relating to, or done with, the hands |
| manuscript | (n) document written by hand, or typewritten |