J/K/L Flashcards
Laconic
Brief and to the point.Many men in movies are portrayed as laconic; strong men with few words/
Lassitude
Weariness; languor (pleasant feeling of tiredness). I surrendered to my growing lassitude and lay down for a nap.
Latent
Potential but undeveloped; dormant; hidden.There is a latency period in child development.
Laud
Praise. Alex was lauded for doing well in her GRE’s
Levity
Lack of seriousness or steadiness; frivolity. Stop giggling in church! Such levity is frowned upon.
Laquacious
Talkative. My daughter is extremely loquacious when you put a telephone in her hand.
Lucid
Easily understood;clear; intelligible. Lexy makes an excellent teacher. Her explanations of technical points are lucid enough for children to understand.
Luminous
Shining; issuing light. The sun is a luminous body.