Word List L

Question 1

Labile (adj.)

Answer 1

likely to change; unstable. Because the hormonal changes they undergo affect their spirits, adolescents may become emotionally labile and experience sudden shifts of mood.

Question 2

Laborious (adj.)

Answer 2

demanding much work or care; tedious. In putting together his dictionary of the English language, Doctor Johnson undertook a laborious task.

Question 3

Labyrinth (n.)

Answer 3

maze. Hiding from Indian Joe, Tom and Becky soon lost themselves in the labyrinth of secret of underground caves.

Question 4

Laceration (n.)

Answer 4

torn, ragged wound. The stock-car driver needed stitches to close the lacerations he received in the car crash.

Question 5

Lachrymose (adj.)

Answer 5

producing tears. His voice has a lachrymose quality that is more appropriate at a funeral than a class reunion.