L Vocabulary Flashcards by safa hassan

Q

Laconic

A

Using few words

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Labile

A

Likely to change

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Lambaste

A

To thrash verbally or physically

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Lascivious

A

Lustful

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Lassitude

A

Lethargy, sluggishness

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Latent

A

Present but hidden, potential

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Laud

A

To praise

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Lethargic

A

Inactive

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Levee

A

An embankment that prevents rivers from overflowing (artificial mound of stone)

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Levity

A

Light manner or attitude

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Liberal

A

Tolerant, broad minded, generous

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Libertine

A

One without moral restraint

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Libido

A

Sexual desire

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Lilliputian

A

Extremely small

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Limn

A

To draw or describe

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Limpid

A

Clear/ transparent

Q

Linguistics

A

Pertaining to language

Q

Loquacious

A

Talkative

Q

Litany

A

Lengthy respiration, repetitive chant

Q

Literati

A

Scholarly/learned person

Q

Litigation

A

Legal proceedings

Q

Log

A

Record of voyage, or daily activities

Q

Lucid

A

Bright, clear, intelligible

Q

Lucre

A

Money or profits

Q

Luminous

A

Bright, brilliant, glowing

Q

Lustrous

A

Shining