English Vocabulary - Words Start from Letter 'L'

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English Vocabulary
Words Start from Letter 'L'

1. LABYRINTH (adj: LABYRINTHINE): A structure or intricate passage out of which it is difficult to find one's way (also applied to spiritual and intellectual complexities)
   Sentence:
   * Confused by a labyrinth of intellectual discussions.
   Synonym: maze
   
   
2. LACHRYMOSE: Causing or given to shedding tears
   Sentence:
   * A lachrymose tragedy.
   
   
3. LACONIC: Saying much in few words.
   Sentence:
   * A laconic reply that spoke volumes.
   Synonyms: Concise, Pithy, Terse, Succinct, Taciturn, Reticent.
   Antonyms: Verbose, Prolix, Redundant, Diffuse, Tautological, Turgid, Garrulous, Voluble
   
   
4. LARCENY: Theft
   Sentence:
   * Indicted for grand larceny.
   
   
5. LATENT: Hidden; present but not fully developed
   Sentence:
   * Latent talent that time will reveal.
   Synonyms: Dormant, Quiescent, Covert, Potential.
   Antonyms: Apparent, Patent.
   
   
6. LAVISH:
   (1) Profuse or generous
   Sentence:
   * Lavish in praise.
   Synonyms: Ample, Superabundant
   
   (2) Given to extravagance
   Sentence:
   * A lavish spender.
   Synonyms: Prodigal, Munificent, Magnanimous.
   Antonyms: Parsimonious, Niggardly, Frugal, Penurious.
   
   
7. LETHAL: Deadly
   Sentence:
   * A lethal weapon.
   Synonyms: Mortal, Fatal.
   
   
8. LONGEVITY: Prolonged duration of life.
   Sentence:
   * A country remarkable for the longevity of its inhabitants.
   
   
9. LOW: To bellow softly like cattle.
   Sentence:
   * The lowing herd in the meadow.
   Synonym: Moo
   
   
10. LUCID: Clear; transparent; easily understood.
    Sentence:
    * A lucid explanation of a difficult text.
    Synonyms: Pellucid, Perspicuous, Intelligible, limpid, luminous, translucent.
    Antonyms: Abstruse, Obscure
    
    
11. LUDICROUS: Ridiculous; producing laughter.
    Sentence:
    * A ludicrous remark that set them all to roaring.
    Synonyms: Mirthful, Droll, Comical, Absurd.
    Antonyms: Doleful, Lugubrious, Dismal.
    
    
12. LUMINARY: An eminent person; a celestial body.
    Sentence:
    * The platform graced by a number of luminaries.