A-Z-27 — Words

60 words across 1 groups

A-Z-27 — 60 words
languish verb
(of a person or other living thing) To lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble
leer verb
To look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious, or lascivious way
linger verb
To stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave
loathe verb
To feel intense dislike or disgust for someone or something
leech nounverb
verb
To habitually exploit or rely on
lug verb
To carry or drag a heavy or bulky object slowly with great effort.
lanky adjective
A person who is ungracefully thin and tall
leery adjective
Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions
livid adjective
Furiously angry
laud verb
To praise a person or their achievements highly, especially in a public context
limp nounverb
verb
Walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot
limbo noun
An uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution; an intermediate state or condition
loot nounverb
verb
To steal goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot
lavish adjective
Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
loony adjective
Crazy or silly
lucid adjective
Expressed clearly; easy to understand
ludicrous adjective
So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be almost amusing; ridiculous
lewd adjective
Crude and offensive in a sexual way
lax adjective
Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful
lofty adjective
Very high
lapse noun
A temporary pause, omission, or failure
loom verb
To appear as a dangerous event that might happen in the near future
liability noun
Something that is likely to cause a problem.
lethargic adjective
Lacking energy and not wanting to do anything
leech nounverb
noun
A person who extorts profit from or sponges on others
limp nounverb
noun
A tendency to limp; a gait impeded by injury or stiffness
loot nounverb
noun
Goods, especially private property, taken from an enemy in war
launch verb
To start or initiate a new project, business, or activity; to send or propel something, such as a rocket or product, into motion.
leeway noun
The amount of freedom or flexibility given to make decisions or changes.
leftovers noun
Food that remains uneaten after a meal and is saved for later.
legitimacy noun
The state of being accepted as valid, authentic, or justified; the quality of being lawful in accordance with established rules.
legitimate adjective
Lawful, legal, or in accordance with rules and regulations.
leisure noun
Free time when one is not working or busy; time for relaxation or enjoyment.
lethal adjective
Capable of causing death; deadly or fatal.
leverage noun
The ability to influence people, situations, or decisions to gain an advantage
levity noun
A cheerful or amusing manner that eases tension; lightheartedness or humor, especially in a serious situation.
linchpin noun
A central, essential, or most important person or thing that holds everything together.
lint noun
Small fibers or fluff that accumulate on fabric, especially clothing or in dryers.
logistics noun
The detailed planning and coordination of complex operations, such as transportation, supply chains, or event management.
logjam noun
A situation where progress is halted due to a buildup of problems, delays, or obstacles.
loner noun
A person who does not conform to social norms or seek companionship.
loudmouth noun
Someone who speaks loudly and without thinking, often causing trouble or embarrassment.
lovely adjective
Beautiful, attractive, or charming in appearance or manner.
loyalty noun
A strong feeling of support, allegiance, or faithfulness to someone or something.
lucrative adjective
Highly rewarding or beneficial, especially in terms of money or success.
longevity noun
The ability to withstand the test of time and remain relevant or functional.
lenient adjective
Not as severe or strong in punishment as wuld be expected.
louse noun
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 adjective
Unbalanced or uneven because one side is lower, heavier, or larger than the other.
licentious adjective
Lacking moral or legal restraints, in a way that is uncontrolled and socially unacceptable.
landmark noun
Characterized by an event, discovery, or change that marks an important turning point in events.
likewise adjective
In a similar way.
laughingstock noun
A person or group that is made fun of and looked down on.
longshot noun
A venture or guess that has only the slightest chance of succeeding or being accurate.
laughable adjective
So stupid as to be funny and not worth serious consideration; bad in a way that seems foolish or silly
longwinded adjective
Someone who takes way too long to tell a story or give a speech
liability noun
Being legally responsible for something
lowly adjective
Low in status or importance;.
laudable adjective
Something that deserves praise or admiration.
limber adjective
Being able to bend and move one's body easily and smoothly.