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60 words & definitions

lambaste
To criticize someone or something harshly
languish
(of a person or other living thing) To lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble
leer
To look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious, or lascivious way
linger
To stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave
loathe
To feel intense dislike or disgust for someone or something
laggard
A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others
leech
To habitually exploit or rely on
lanky
A person who is ungracefully thin and tall
leery
Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions
livid
Furiously angry
laud
To praise a person or their achievements highly, especially in a public context
limp
Walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot
limbo
An uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution; an intermediate state or condition
loot
To steal goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot
lavish
Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
loony
Crazy or silly
lewd
Crude and offensive in a sexual way
lax
Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful
lofty
Very high
lapse
A temporary pause, omission, or failure
loom
To appear as a dangerous event that might happen in the near future
liability
Something that is likely to cause a problem.
lethargic
Lacking energy and not wanting to do anything
leech
A person who extorts profit from or sponges on others
limp
A tendency to limp; a gait impeded by injury or stiffness
loot
Goods, especially private property, taken from an enemy in war
lag
A delay or slowdown in progress, movement, or response.
lag
To fall behind in progress, performance, or development.
lament
To mourn or grieve for someone or something lost.
launch
To start or initiate a new project, business, or activity; to send or propel something, such as a rocket or product, into motion.
leeway
The amount of freedom or flexibility given to make decisions or changes.
leftovers
Food that remains uneaten after a meal and is saved for later.
legitimacy
The state of being accepted as valid, authentic, or justified; the quality of being lawful in accordance with established rules.
legitimate
Lawful, legal, or in accordance with rules and regulations.
leisure
Free time when one is not working or busy; time for relaxation or enjoyment.
lethal
Capable of causing death; deadly or fatal.
leverage
The ability to influence people, situations, or decisions to gain an advantage
levity
A cheerful or amusing manner that eases tension; lightheartedness or humor, especially in a serious situation.
linchpin
A central, essential, or most important person or thing that holds everything together.
lint
Small fibers or fluff that accumulate on fabric, especially clothing or in dryers.
logistics
The detailed planning and coordination of complex operations, such as transportation, supply chains, or event management.
logjam
A situation where progress is halted due to a buildup of problems, delays, or obstacles.
loner
A person who does not conform to social norms or seek companionship.
loudmouth
Someone who speaks loudly and without thinking, often causing trouble or embarrassment.
lovely
Beautiful, attractive, or charming in appearance or manner.
longevity
The ability to withstand the test of time and remain relevant or functional.
lenient
Not as severe or strong in punishment as wuld be expected.
louse
A person or thing that causes trouble or harm; or a small, parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of animals, typically living in hair or fur.
lopsided
Unbalanced or uneven because one side is lower, heavier, or larger than the other.
licentious
Lacking moral or legal restraints, in a way that is uncontrolled and socially unacceptable.
landmark
Characterized by an event, discovery, or change that marks an important turning point in events.
likewise
In a similar way.
laughingstock
A person or group that is made fun of and looked down on.
longshot
A venture or guess that has only the slightest chance of succeeding or being accurate.
laughable
So stupid as to be funny and not worth serious consideration; bad in a way that seems foolish or silly
longwinded
Someone who takes way too long to tell a story or give a speech
liability
Being legally responsible for something
lowly
Low in status or importance;.
laudable
Something that deserves praise or admiration.
limber
Being able to bend and move one's body easily and smoothly.