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