English Vocabulary - Words Start from Letter 'L'
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English Vocabulary
Words Start from Letter 'L'
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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
- LACHRYMOSE: Causing or given to shedding tears
Sentence:
* A lachrymose
tragedy.
- 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
- LARCENY: Theft
Sentence:
* Indicted for grand larceny.
- LATENT: Hidden;
present but not fully developed
Sentence:
* Latent talent that time will reveal.
Synonyms: Dormant, Quiescent, Covert, Potential.
Antonyms: Apparent, Patent.
- 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.
- LETHAL: Deadly
Sentence:
* A lethal weapon.
Synonyms: Mortal, Fatal.
- LONGEVITY: Prolonged
duration of life.
Sentence:
* A country remarkable for the longevity of its inhabitants.
- LOW: To bellow softly like cattle.
Sentence:
* The lowing herd in the meadow.
Synonym: Moo
- LUCID: Clear; transparent; easily understood.
Sentence:
* A lucid explanation of a difficult text.
Synonyms: Pellucid, Perspicuous, Intelligible, limpid,
luminous, translucent.
Antonyms: Abstruse, Obscure
- LUDICROUS: Ridiculous; producing laughter.
Sentence:
* A ludicrous remark that set them all to roaring.
Synonyms: Mirthful, Droll, Comical, Absurd.
Antonyms: Doleful, Lugubrious, Dismal.
- LUMINARY: An eminent person; a celestial body.
Sentence:
* The platform graced
by a number of luminaries.
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