Essential Words "J", "K", "L" Flashcards
jaundiced (adj)
having a yellowish discoloration of the skin, affected by envy,resentment or hostility. sarılıklı, karamsar, düşmanca, fesat.
jibe (v)
to be in agreement. uyuşmak, anlaşmak.
-The auditor checked the compony’s account books to make sure that they jibed with the tax return it filed.
jocose (adj)
fond of joking, jocular, playful. komik, şakacı.
juggernaut (n)
huge force destroying everything in its path. dayanılmaz yıkıcı güç, tır-büyük kamyon.
-During the WWII, the German army was a juggernaut easily defeating any force that tried to stop it.
juxtapose (v)*
place side by side.
kudos (n)
fame, glory, honor
labile (adj)
likely to change
laconic (adj)*
using few words. az ve öz, özlü.
-The laconic actor seemed to be a good choice to play the strong silent hero in the western.
lambaste (v)
to thrash verbally or physically. azarlamak, fırçalamak, dayak atmak.
lascivious (adj)
lustful. şehvetli, şehvet düşkünü.
lassitude (n)*
lethargy, sluggishness. halsizlik, dermansızlık.
latent (adj)
present but hidden, potential. örtülü, potansiyel, saklı.
-Some experts in human psychology believe that we are just beginning to explore the latent powers of the human mind.
laud (v)*
to praise. övmek, methetmek.
lethargic (adj)*
inactive. uyuşuk, aşırı halsiz.
levee (n)
an embankment that prevents a river from overflowing. taşmayı önleyen set.
levity (n)*
light manner or attitude. laubalilik.
-The comedian has a gift for finding an element of levity in the most serious subjects.
liberal (adj)
tolerant, broad-minded, generous.
libertine (n)
one without a moral restraint. sefahat, serbest düşünceli kimse.
Liliputian (adj)
extremely small.
-Microbiologists study Liliputian organisms.
limn (v)
to draw, describe
limpid (adj)*
clear, transparent. duru, şeffaf, berrak.
litany (n)
lengthy recitation, repetitive chant (ayin). tekrar.
-The student listened intently to his teacher’s litany of the grammatical errors committed by the class.
literati (n)
scholarly or learned persons. edebiyatçı, aydın.
litigation (n)
legal proceedings. dava açma. yasal işlem.
