noun

See verb

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Bad / Steal

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

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Good / Happy

Url

levity - A cheerful or amusing manner that eases tension; lightheartedness or humor, especially in a serious situation.

His attempt at levity during the tense meeting helped everyone relax.

verb

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Good / New

Url

launch - To start or initiate a new project, business, or activity; to send or propel something, such as a rocket or product, into motion.

The company’s launch of its latest smartphone attracted worldwide attention.

noun

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Other / Shape

Url

leeway - The amount of freedom or flexibility given to make decisions or changes.

My boss gave me some leeway on the project deadline, so I had extra time to finish.

noun

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Bad / Old

Url

leftovers - Food that remains uneaten after a meal and is saved for later.

The mother packed the leftovers from dinner into containers for the kid's lunch the next day.

noun

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Good / Important

Url

legitimacy - The state of being accepted as valid, authentic, or justified; the quality of being lawful in accordance with established rules.

Many people doubted the legitimacy of the online news article because it lacked credible sources.

noun

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Bad / Weak

limp - A tendency to limp; a gait impeded by injury or stiffness

Mike had a bad limp for the past 5 years, and it had been caused when he fell down a flight of stairs.

adjective

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Good / Good

Url

legitimate - Lawful, legal, or in accordance with rules and regulations.

His excuse for being late seemed legitimate, so his manager marked him down as being on time.

noun

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Good / Strong

Url

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.

noun

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Good / Calm

Url

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

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Bad / Hurt

Url

lethal - Capable of causing death; deadly or fatal.

The venom of that snake is so lethal that one bite can be fatal.

noun

See verb

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Bad / War

loot - Goods, especially private property, taken from an enemy in war

After slaying the evil king, Arthur and Galahad discovered his treasure room filled to the brim with loot.

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