11/13/22 Flashcards
liability
something for which one is legally responsible
libertarian
advocating principles of liberty
limpid
clear
linchpin
something that holds separate parts together
lithe
graceful
lucid
clear
luminous
brightly shining
lurid
ghastly
maelstrom
a destructive whirlpool which rapidly sucks in objects
magnanimous
great-hearted
malediction
a curse
malevolent
wanting harm to befall others
mandate
a command
manifest
to show plainly
manifold
diverse
maxim
a common saying
meager
insufficient
medley
a mixture of differing things
mercurial
characterized by rapid change or temperamentality
meritorious
worthy of merit
metamorphosis
change of shape
meticulous
extremely careful with details
mitigate
make less severe
moderate
average in amount
mollify
to soften in temper