Thursday 30 November 2023

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.

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