labyrinth -
A complex network of passages or paths, very difficult to figure out and find one's way.
He found himself lost in the labyrinth of legal and financial paperwork while trying to buy a house.
noun
2 of 87
Good /
Strong
Url
audio
leverage -
The ability to influence people, situations, or decisions to gain an advantage
She leveraged her connections to get the job, ahead of the many others who had applied for it.
adjective
3 of 87
Bad /
Weak
audio
lackluster -
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring
Ben finally realized he was a lackluster speaker when his coworkers were falling asleep during his presentation.
adjective
4 of 87
Bad /
Uncomfortable
audio
leery -
Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions
Ever since she was bitten by a pitbull, Grace was leery of any dog she encountered.
verb
See noun
5 of 87
Bad /
Weak
audio
limp -
Walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot
After being tackled too hard, Howard limped as his coach and teammate assisted him towards the bench.
noun
See verb
6 of 87
Good /
Calm
audio
lull -
A temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity
During a rare lull in the middle of the war, soldiers would spend their time reading the newspaper while in the trenches.
adjective
7 of 87
Other /
Shape
Url
audio
lopsided -
Unbalanced or uneven because one side is lower, heavier, or larger than the other.
The football team won by a lopsided score of 35-6.
noun
8 of 87
Bad /
Mistake
audio
liability -
Something that is likely to cause a problem.
Joe was going to choose Fred as his running mate, but then he realized that Fred's drinking problem would just make him a liability, so he chose someone else.
adjective
9 of 87
Good /
Good
Url
audio
laudable -
Something that deserves praise or admiration.
It's laudable that you are going to going to medical school, but you shouldn't have your parents pay for all the tuition and living expenses.
noun
See verb
10 of 87
Bad /
Steal
audio
leech -
A person who extorts profit from or sponges on others
Joan loved Barry, but because he never worked and just played video games all day, she was concerned that he was just a leech and didn't really love her in return.
noun
11 of 87
Good /
Calm
Url
audio
leisure -
Free time when one is not working or busy; time for relaxation or enjoyment.
After a long week of work, she spent her leisure walkng in the park.
adjective
12 of 87
Good /
Smart-Adj
audio
lucid -
Expressed clearly; easy to understand
The prosecutor's case was presented in such a lucid way that the jury easily understood why the defendant was guilty.
