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