Vocab J & L Flashcards
Supreme court justices specialize in “jurisprudence”
the science or philosophy of law
The driver suffered “lacerations” on his hand when his car smashed into the wall.
a cut, wound
SYNONYM: gash, lesion, slash, slit, stab, tear
She “lamented” the loss of her precious Pepe, her 3 year old toy poodle.
Lament - to express strong regret; to mourn
SYNONYM: bemoan, commiserate, deplore, grieve, regret, sorrow
The parents who were unhappy about the teaching at the school, finally expressed “latent” satisfaction on the positive turnaround in teaching.
Latent - having a power or quality that is hidden but may emerge and develop
SYNONYM: concealed, covert, passive, possible, potential, undeveloped
The flu made me “lethargic” and groggy.. I could not keep my eyes open.
Lethargic - laziness; indifference
SYNONYM: apathy, idleness, indolence, sloth, sluggishness
The driver made a “lewd” sign with his hand when Jack honked impatiently.
Lewd - vulgar, indecent
SYNONYM: bawdy, coarse, immodest, improper, incontinent, indelicate, licentious, obscene, off-color, scurrilous
The politician had a dangerous “liaison” with the drug mafia. They gave him funds He got money for elections in return for the freedom to sell drugs safely in the district.
Liaison - interrelationship; communication; link (also, an affair)
SYNONYM: connection, contact, intermediary, mediator
The magazine was sued for a “libel” article about the King. The magazine claimed that the King was really a frog.
Libel - purposeful, malicious lie about someone (usually published)
SYNONYM: aspersion, calumny, defamation, denigration, disparagement, slander, vilification, vituperation
The data from the scientific experiments was the “linchpin” to his award winning research on cancer.
Linchpin - a central, vital element
SYNONYM: anchor, essential, foundation, keystone, mainstay, pillar
The attorney was known for his powerful speeches when he “litigates”.
Litigate - to try in court; to enter into legal proceedings
SYNONYM: appeal, contest, prosecute, sue
The witness gave a detailed and “lucid” account of what he saw when he walked into the store while it was being robbed.
Lucid - clear, intelligible; translucent, luminous
SYNONYM: comprehensible, evident, plain, transparent, understandable
The moon shone brightly and “luminously” against the backdrop of a pitch black sky.
luminous - radiant, glowing, bright, giving off light
SYNONYM: beaming, brilliant, lucid, lustrous, shining
