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Laboratory

Meaning: a room or building equipped for scientific experiments

Sentence: There was a small explosion in our school laboratory yesterday

Landslide

Meaning: a huge mass of soil and rock sliding down a slope

Sentence: The road is blocked due to a landslide.

Labour

Meaning: physical work

Sentence: The workers voted to withdraw their labour.

Language

Meaning: words and their use

Sentence: He speaks a different language.

Lanolin `

Meaning: a wax obtained from sheeps wool

Sentence: Lanolin is used in soaps, creams, ointments and cosmetics.

Ladle `

Meaning: a large deep spoon with a long handle

Sentence: She used a ladle to serve him soup.

Lapse `

Meaning: a period of time between two things that happen

Sentence: After a lapse of six months we met up again.

Ladybird

Meaning: a small, flying beetle, usually red with black spots

Latitude

Meaning: the distance of a place from the Equator measured in degrees

Sentence: In geography class today, we looked at the map to find out the latitude of London.

Lamb

Meaning: a young sheep

Laugh

Meaning: to make sounds that show you are happy or think something is funny

Sentence: His funny jokes make me laugh.

Lamentable

Meaning: regrettable

Sentence: She shows a lamentable lack of understanding.

Laughable

Meaning: deserving to be laughed at

Sentence: His laughable attempt at bowling was an embarrassment to the team.

Laundry

Meaning: a place where clothes are washed and ironed She will take her dirty clothes to the laundry after work.

Leech

Meaning: a small, blood-sucking worm that lives in water

Lavatory

Meaning: a toilet; a room containing a toilet

Sentence: The nearest public lavatory is at the station.

Lavender

Meaning: a shrub with sweet-smelling purple flowers

Sentence: Lavender is used in the perfume industry.

Lawnmower

Meaning: a machine for cutting grass

Sentence: Put the lawnmower in the garden shed after you have finished cutting the grass.

Lemonade

Meaning: a sweet lemon-flavoured drink

Sentence: It is refreshing to drink cool lemonade on a hot summer day.

Lawyer

Meaning: a person who is qualified to give advice in matters of law

Sentence: My grandmother was a lawyer by profession.

Lengthen

Meaning: to make or become longer

Sentence: I asked the tailor to lengthen the sleeves of my new dress.

Leadership

Meaning: management; guidance

Sentence: Under the leadership of their new coach, the hockey team played well in the tournament.

Lengthening

Meaning: making or becoming longer

Sentence: Grandma sat by the window lengthening my old skirt, for I had grown too tall to wear it as it was.

Lease

Meaning: an agreement to allow someone to use a building or land for a fixed period in return for payment

Sentence: The lease on this house will expire next month and we must look for a new place to live.

Leopard

Meaning: a wild animal like a big cat with yellow fur and dark spots

Ledge

Meaning: a narrow shelf

Sentence: I placed a bowl of water on the window ledge for the birds.

Linger

Meaning: to be slow to leave

Sentence: It is strange how childhood memories linger with time.

Lettuce

Meaning: a garden plant with broad, crisp leaves used in salads

Sentence: Lettuce is good for your health.

Linguistics

Meaning: the study of languages

Sentence: He is studying linguistics at the university.

Liberation

Meaning: freedom

Sentence: The liberation of Algeria was a historic event.

Lion

Meaning: a large, strong, flesh-eating animal of the cat family

Sentence: I got my driving licence yesterday.

Licence

Meaning: an official permit to do, use or own something

Sentence: I got my driving licence yesterday.

Liquid

Meaning: a substance like water or oil that flows freely but (unlike a gas) has a constant volume

Sentence: A liquid will take the shape of its container.

Lieutenant

Meaning: an officer in the army or navy

Sentence: The lieutenant performed his duties with great responsibility.

Listen

Meaning: to pay attention in order to hear something

Sentence: I told her three times, but she did not listen.

Lighthouse

Meaning: a tower with a bright light at the top to guide or warn ships

Sentence: It took us a long time to climb to the top of the lighthouse at the beach.

Litter

Meaning: to make a place untidy with rubbish left lying about

Sentence: Use the dustbin and do not litter the park.

Livestock

Meaning: farm animals

Sentence: The livestock was well taken care of by the farmer.

Lizard

Meaning: a reptile with a rough skin, four legs, and a long tail

Llama

Meaning: a South American animal with woolly fur

Lottery

Meaning: a way of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to people who hold winning numbers

Sentence: Amna was thrilled when she won the lottery last week

Lobster

Meaning: a large shellfish with eight legs and two long claws

Loudspeaker

Meaning: a device that changes electrical signals into sound We heard our names being called over the loudspeaker.

Locomotive

Meaning: a railway engine

Sentence: The locomotive took six days to cross the desert.

Lounge

Meaning: a waiting area in an airport or hotel

Sentence: My friends and I waited in the departure lounge.

Locust

Meaning: a kind of grasshopper that travels in large swarms which eats all the plants in an area

Lousy

Meaning: very bad or unpleasant

Sentence: All she bought me was this lousy T-shirt.

Logically

Meaning: reasonably or sensibly

Sentence: He answered the questions logically, using common sense and reason.

Lovely

Meaning: beautiful

Sentence: He has a lovely voice.

Loiter

Meaning: to linger or stand about idly

Sentence: The high school students like to loiter in the market.

Loyal

Meaning: always firmly supporting something or someone

Sentence: His loyal fans supported him.

Lollipop

Meaning: a large, round sweet on a stick

Sentence: I am going to buy a lollipop from the canteen.

Lubricate

Meaning: to oil or grease something so that it moves smoothly

Sentence: The mechanic will lubricate the engine of the car.

Luggage

Meaning: suitcases and bags

Sentence: She had to carry her own luggage from the airport to the car.

Lorry

Meaning: a large, strong motor vehicle for carrying heavy things.

Sentence: We need a lorry to move the furniture to our new house.

Lullaby

Meaning: a song that is sung to send a baby to sleep

Sentence: The mother sang a lullaby to her baby son.

Laborious

Meaning: Toilsome.

Synonyms: Arduous, Burdensome, Fatiguing, Forced, Heavy, Herculean, Labored, Onerous, Ponderous, Stiff, Strained, Strenuous, Tiresome, Toilsome, Tough, Wearing, Wearisome, Wicked, Operose, Effortful, Backbreaking, Rough Go, Tough Job,

Antonyms: Easy, Effortless, Facile, Idle, Lackadaisical, Lazy, Reticent, Simple, Trivial,

Labyrinth

Meaning: A maze.

Synonyms: Coil, Complication, Convolution, Entanglement, Intricacy, Jungle, Knot, Mesh, Morass, Perplexity, Riddle, Skein, Snarl, Tangle, Web, Problem, Puzzle,

Antonyms: Ease, Line, Order, Organization, Simplicity,

Lacerate

Meaning: To tear rudely or raggedly.

Synonyms: Claw, Gash, Harm, Hurt, Injure, Jag, Lance, Maim, Mangle, Mutilate, Rend, Rip, Score, Serrate, Slash, Stab, Torment, Torture, Puncture,

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Close, Cure, Fix, Heal, Help, Mend, Please, Relieve, Repair, Sew, Make Happy,

Lackadaisical

Meaning: Listless.

Lactation

Meaning: The secretion of milk.

Synonyms: Suction,

Lacteal

Meaning: Milky.

Lactic

Meaning: Pertaining to milk.

Laddie

Meaning: A lad.

Ladle

Meaning: A cup-shaped vessel with a long handle, intended for dipping up and pouring liquids.

Synonyms: Dipper, Spoon,

Laggard

Meaning: Falling behind.

Synonyms: Dawdler, Idler, Lingerer, Loafer, Lounger, Slowpoke, Slow Starter,

Landholder

Meaning: Landowner.

Landlord

Meaning: A man who owns and lets a tenement or tenements.

Synonyms: Freeholder, Hotelier, Innkeeper, Lessor, Saw, Squire, Proprietor, Property Owner,

Antonyms: Boarder, Renter, Leaser,

Landmark

Meaning: A familiar object in the landscape serving as a guide to an area otherwise easily lost track of.

Synonyms: Benchmark, Bend, Blaze, Feature, Fragment, Guide, Hill, Mark, Marker, Memorial, Milepost, Milestone, Monument, Mountain, Museum, Remnant, Ruins, Souvenir, Specimen, Stone, Survival, Trace, Tree, Vestige, Promontory, Waypost, Vantage Point, Battleground,

Antonyms: Whole,

Landscape

Meaning: A rural view, especially one of picturesque effect, as seen from a distance or an elevation.

Synonyms: Mural, Outlook, Painting, Panorama, Photograph, Scene, Scenery, Sketch, View, Vista, Prospect,

Languid

Meaning: Relaxed.

Synonyms: Academic, Apathetic, Blah, Comatose, Dopey, Easy, Enervated, Faint, Feeble, Heavy, Impassive, Inactive, Indifferent, Inert, Infirm, Lackadaisical, Languishing, Languorous, Lazy, Leaden, Leisurely, Lethargic, Limp, Moony, Nebbish, Phlegmatic, Sickly, Slow, Sluggish, Spiritless, Supine, Torpid, Unconcerned, Unenthusiastic, Unhurried, Uninterested, Weak, Weary, Blahs,

Antonyms: Active, Alert, Animated, Energetic, Hurried, Lively, Spirited, Vivacious,

Languor

Meaning: Lassitude of body or depression.

Synonyms: Apathy, Dullness, Fatigue, Idleness, Inaction, Inactivity, Laziness, Listlessness, Sluggishness, Tiredness, Torpor, Weakness,

Antonyms: Action, Diligence, Energy, Industry, Interest, Liveliness, Vigor,

Lapse

Meaning: A slight deviation from what is right, proper, or just.

Synonyms: Blunder, Breach, Bungle, Crime, Error, Failing, Failure, Fault, Flub, Foible, Frailty, Gaff, Goof, Indiscretion, Miscue, Negligence, Offense, Omission, Oversight, Sin, Slip, Transgression, Trespass, Trip, Vice, Violation,

Antonyms: Accuracy, Achievement, Advantage, Behavior, Care, Continuity, Correction, Kindness, Obedience, Perfection, Remembrance, Right, Strength, Success, Progress,

Lascivious

Meaning: Lustful.

Synonyms: Aaa, Bawdy, Blue, Bodily, Carnal, Coarse, Crude, Fast, Fleshly, Gross, Hot, Immoral, Incontinent, Indecent, Lecherous, Lewd, Libertine, Libidinous, Licentious, Lustful, Nasty, Obscene, Offensive, Pornographic, Raunchy, Raw, Ribald, Rough, Salacious, Scurrilous, Sensual, Smutty, Steamy, Suggestive, Voluptuous, Vulgar, Wanton, Prurient, Randy,

Antonyms: Chaste, Clean, Decent, Moral,

Lassie

Meaning: A little lass.

Synonyms: Babe, Bimbo, Chick, Dame, Dish, Doll, Doxy, Female, Floozy, Gal, Girl, Honey, Lady, Miss, Moll, Skirt, Sweet Thing,

Antonyms: Man,

Latent

Meaning: Dormant.

Synonyms: Abeyant, Concealed, Contained, Covert, Idle, Immature, Implied, Inactive, Inert, Inferential, Inferred, Inherent, Inoperative, Intrinsic, Invisible, Involved, Lurking, Passive, Possible, Potential, Quiescent, Rudimentary, Secret, Sleeping, Suppressed, Suspended, Tacit, Torpid, Underdeveloped, Underlying, Undeveloped, Unexposed, Unexpressed, Unripe, Unseen, Veiled, Vestigial, Smoldering, In Abeyance, Unrealized, Between The Lines,

Antonyms: Active, Apparent, Clear, Live, Manifest, Obvious, Open, Public,

Latency

Meaning: The state of being dormant.

Synonyms: Discontinuation, Dormancy, Inactivity, Intermission, Postponement, Quiescence, Recess, Remission, Suspension, Waiting, Temporarily Deferred,

Antonyms: Continuation,

Later

Meaning: At a subsequent time.

Synonyms: Downstream, Ensuing, Following, Next, Posterior, Subsequent, Ulterior, Proximate, More Recent,

Antonyms: Before, Earlier,

Lateral

Meaning: Directed toward the side.

Synonyms: Edgeways, Flanking, Oblique, Side, Sidelong, Sideward, Skirting, Crabwise, Sidewise,

Antonyms: Centered, Central,

Latish

Meaning: Rather late.

Lattice

Meaning: Openwork of metal or wood, formed by crossing or interlacing strips or bars.

Synonyms: Filigree, Frame, Fretwork, Grating, Grid, Grill, Latticework, Net, Network, Reticulation, Screen, Structure, Tracery, Web, Openwork,

Antonyms: Solid,

Laud

Meaning: To praise in words or song.

Synonyms: Admire, Adore, Approve, Bless, Boost, Celebrate, Commend, Compliment, Eulogize, Extol, Flatter, Glorify, Honor, Hymn, Magnify, Revere, Reverence, Stroke, Venerate, Worship, Build Up, Pat On The Back, Panegyrize, Cry Up, Hand It To, Sing The Praises Of,

Antonyms: Abhor, Blame, Castigate, Censure, Condemn, Criticize, Decrease, Denounce, Despise, Detest, Disallow, Disapprove, Hate, Refuse,

Laudable

Meaning: Praiseworthy.

Synonyms: Commendable, Creditable, Deserving, Estimable, Excellent, Mean, Meritorious, Praiseworthy, Stellar, Terrific, Thankworthy, Worthy, Of Note, Meritable, Praisable,

Antonyms: Bad, Blameable, Disrespected, Unworthy,

Laudation

Meaning: High praise.

Synonyms: Acclaim, Acclamation, Accolade, Applause, Appreciation, Approbation, Approval, Boost, Bravo, Celebration, Cheer, Cheering, Citation, Commendation, Compliment, Cry, Devotion, Encomium, Esteem, Eulogy, Exaltation, Extolment, Flattery, Glorification, Glory, Homage, Hurrah, Hymn, Kudos, Obeisance, Ovation, Panegyric, Plaudit, Rave, Recognition, Recommendation, Regard, Thanks, Tribute, Worship, Puff, Pat On The Back, Big Hand,

Laudatory

Meaning: Pertaining to, expressing, or containing praise.

Synonyms: Adulatory, Approbative, Approbatory, Approving, Commendatory, Encomiastic, Eulogistic, Flattering, Panegyrical, Praiseful, Acclamatory, Laudative,

Antonyms: Blaming, Castigating, Critical,

Laundress

Meaning: Washerwoman.

Laureate

Meaning: Crowned with laurel, as a mark of distinction.

Synonyms: Acclaimed, Big, Eminent, Famed, Glorious, Great, Illustrious, Immortal, Important, Large, Notable, Outstanding, Popular, Preeminent, Renowned, Revered, Storied, Prominent, Lionized, Number One, Numero Uno, Up There,

Antonyms: Inglorious, Obscure, Plain, Unknown,

Lave

Meaning: To wash or bathe.

Synonyms: Bath, Bathe, Blisters, Bubble, Cleanse, Dip, Douse, Drench, Float, Hose, Imbue, Immerse, Lap, Launder, Moisten, Rinse, Scour, Scrub, Shampoo, Shine, Shower, Slosh, Soak, Soap, Sponge, Starch, Swab, Wet, Wipe, Brush Up, Clean Up, Do The Dishes, Do The Laundry, Fresh Up,

Antonyms: Dehydrate, Dirty, Dry, Ignore,

Lawgiver

Meaning: A legislator.

Synonyms: Administrator, Deputy, Lawmaker, Leader, Member, Parliamentarian, Representative, Senator, Member Of Congress, Council Member,

Lawmaker

Meaning: A legislator.

Synonyms: Congressman, Legislator, Councilman, Congresswoman,

Lax

Meaning: Not stringent or energetic.

Laxative

Meaning: Having power to open or loosen the bowels.

Synonyms: Cathartic, Purgative,

Lea

Meaning: A field.

Leaflet

Meaning: A little leaf or a booklet.

Synonyms: Advertisement, Broadside, Brochure, Bulletin, Circular, Flyer, Pamphlet,

Leaven

Meaning: To make light by fermentation, as dough.

Synonyms: Lighten, Raise,

Leeward

Meaning: That side or direction toward which the wind blows.

Synonyms: Calm, Peaceful, Quiet, Safe, Screened, Secure, Serene, Sheltered, Shielded, Smooth, Still, Undisturbed, Protected,

Antonyms: Agitated, Downwind, Rough, Stormy, Windward, Windy,

Left-handed

Meaning: Using the left hand or arm more dexterously than the right.

Synonyms: Awkward, Clumsy, Dubious, Gauche, Insincere, Maladroit, Sinister, Sinistral, Southpaw, Ambilevous,

Legacy

Meaning: A bequest.

Synonyms: Bequest, Birthright, Devise, Endowment, Estate, Gift, Heirloom, Throwback, Tradition,

Legalize

Meaning: To give the authority of law to.

Sentence: Make (something that was previously illegal) permissible by law.

Synonyms: approve, authorize, codify, constitute, decriminalize, enact, permit, regulate

Antonyms: deny, disallow, disorganize, refuse, reject

Legging

Meaning: A covering for the leg.

Legible

Meaning: That may be read with ease.

Synonyms: Clear, Coherent, Decipherable, Distinct, Intelligible, Lucid, Neat, Plain, Readable, Sharp, Understandable, Easily Read,

Antonyms: Ambiguous, Disorganized, Illegible, Incomprehensible, Obscure, Unintelligible, Unreadable, Vague,

Legionary

Meaning: A member of an ancient Roman legion or of the modern French Legion of Honor.

Legislate

Meaning: To make or enact a law or laws.

Synonyms: Constitute, Enact, Pass, Enact Laws, Enforce Laws,

Antonyms: Deny, Refuse,

Legislative

Meaning: That makes or enacts laws.

Synonyms: Congressional, Decreeing, Enacting, Legislatorial, Nomothetic, Ordaining, Parliamentarian, Parliamentary, Senatorial, Jurisdictive, Lawgiving, Nomistic, Synodical,

Legislator

Meaning: A lawgiver.

Synonyms: Administrator, Deputy, Lawmaker, Leader, Member, Parliamentarian, Representative, Senator, Member Of Congress, Council Member, Lawgiver,

Legitimacy

Meaning: Accordance with law.

Synonyms: Authority, Justice, Lawfulness, Licitness, Permissibility, Right, Validity, Legitimateness,

Legitimate

Meaning: Having the sanction of law or established custom.

Synonyms: Accepted, Accredited, Accretive, Acknowledged, Admissible, Appropriate, Authorized, Canonical, Certain, Cogent, Consistent, Correct, Customary, Fair, Genuine, Innocent, Just, Justifiable, Lawful, Licit, Logical, Natural, Normal, Official, Orthodox, Real, Reasonable, Received, Recognized, Regular, Reliable, Rightful, Sanctioned, Sensible, Sound, Statutory, Sure, Typical, Usual, Warranted, Proper, Probable,

Antonyms: Abnormal, Affected, Counterfeit, Deceptive, Dishonest, False, Illegal, Illegitimate, Improper, Incorrect, Invalid, Irrational, Irregular, Uncommon, Unconventional, Unfitting, Unlawful, Unreal, Unreasonable, Unreliable, Unsuitable, Untrustworthy, Unwarranted,

Leisure

Meaning: Spare time.

Synonyms: Chance, Convenience, Ease, Freedom, Holiday, Intermission, Liberty, Opportunity, Pause, Quiet, Range, Recess, Recreation, Relaxation, Repose, Respite, Rest, Retirement, Sabbatical, Scope, Time, Unemployment, Vacation, Time Off, Requiescence, Leave Of Absence, Idle Hours, Spare Moments, Spare Time, Vacant Hour,

Antonyms: Continuation, Difficulty, Employment, Imprisonment, Incarceration, Labor, Restraint, Restriction, Work,

Leniency

Meaning: Forbearance.

Synonyms: Charity, Compassion, Kindness, Lenience, Lenity, Mercy, Tolerance,

Antonyms: Cruelty, Intolerance, Meanness,

Lenient

Meaning: Not harsh.

Synonyms: Allowing, Amiable, Assuaging, Assuasive, Atresia, Benign, Benignant, Charitable, Clement, Compassionate, Complaisant, Compliant, Condoning, Easy, Easygoing, Emollient, Excusing, Favoring, Forbearing, Forgiving, Gentle, Humoring, Indulgent, Kind, Kindly, Letting, Loving, Merciful, Mild, Mollycoddling, Obliging, Soft, Sparing, Sympathetic, Tender, Tolerant, Yielding, Live With, Softhearted, Being Big, Going Easy On, Permitting,

Antonyms: Hard, Hateful, Intolerant, Limiting, Merciless, Restrictive, Rigorous, Severe,

Leonine

Meaning: Like a lion.

Synonyms: Accommodations, August, Celeb, Celebrated, Conspicuous, Distinguished, Dominant, Elevated, Esteemed, Exalted, Famed, Grand, Great, High, Illustrious, Lofty, Name, Noble, Notable, Noted, Noteworthy, Outstanding, Paramount, Preeminent, Renowned, Star, Superior, Vip, Prominent, Of Note, Prestigious, Celebrious, Lionlike, Redoubted,

Antonyms: Common, Disrespected, Inconspicuous, Inferior, Insignificant, Obscure, Ordinary, Undistinguished, Unimportant, Unknown, Unremarkable,

Lethargy

Meaning: Prolonged sluggishness of body or mind.

Synonyms: Apathy, Coma, Disinterest, Disregard, Drowsiness, Dullness, Hebetude, Heedlessness, Idleness, Impassivity, Inaction, Inactivity, Inanition, Indifference, Indolence, Inertia, Inertness, Insouciance, Languor, Lassitude, Listlessness, Passiveness, Phlegm, Sleep, Sleepiness, Sloth, Slowness, Slumber, Stupor, Supineness, Torpor, Unconcern, Torpidness, Torpidity, Unmindfulness,

Antonyms: Action, Activity, Awakening, Busyness, Concern, Consciousness, Energy, Interest, Life, Liveliness, Regard, Vigor, Vitality, Vivaciousness, Vivacity, Wakefulness,

Levee

Meaning: An embankment beside a river or stream or an arm of the sea, to prevent overflow.

Synonyms: Bank, Breakwater, Dam, Earthwork, Mound,

Lever

Meaning: That which exerts, or through which one may exert great power.

Synonyms: Advantage, Bar, Crow, Crowbar, Leverage, Pry, Prise, Pry Bar, Prying Bar,

Leviathan

Meaning: Any large animal, as a whale.

Synonyms: Behemoth, Cyclops, Giant, Goliath, Hercules, Mammoth, Samson, Titan,

Antonyms: Common, Dwarfed, Insignificant, Little, Miniature, Minute, Ordinary, Small, Teeny, Tiny, Unimportant,

Levity

Meaning: Frivolity.

Synonyms: Absurdity, Amusement, Buoyancy, Facetiousness, Festivity, Fickleness, Flightiness, Flippancy, Folly, Foolishness, Frivolity, Giddiness, Happiness, Hilarity, Jocularity, Laughs, Mirth, Picnic, Pleasantry, Repartee, Trifling, Triviality, Volatility, Wit, High Spirits, Lightheartedness,

Antonyms: Depression, Gloom, Gravity, Sense, Seriousness,

Levy

Meaning: To impose and collect by force or threat of force.

Synonyms: Burden, Collection, Custom, Duty, Exaction, Excise, Fee, Gathering, Imposition, Impost, Muster, Tariff, Toll,

Antonyms: Disapprove, Displace, Exonerate, Give, Remove, Veto,

Lewd

Meaning: Characterized by lust or lasciviousness.

Synonyms: Abased, Bawdy, Blue, Coarse, Erotic, Fast, Filthy, Gross, Immodest, Immoral, Improper, Impure, Incontinent, Indelicate, Lascivious, Lecherous, Libertine, Libidinous, Licentious, Loose, Lustful, Naughty, Obscene, Pornographic, Questionable, Racy, Rakish, Ribald, Salacious, Scandalous, Scurrilous, Shameless, Smutty, Suggestive, Taboo, Unclean, Unconventional, Vile, Profligate,

Antonyms: Chaste, Clean, Decent, Dull, Gentle, Moral, Nice, Upright, Pure,

Lexicographer

Meaning: One who makes dictionaries.

Synonyms: Definer, Etymologist, Glossarist, Lexicologist, Linguist, Philologist, Phonetician, Phoneticist, Polyglot, Phonologist, Dictionary Editor, Dictionary Maker, Glossarian, Glossographer, Glottologist, Philologer, Philologian, Vocabulist,

Lexicography

Meaning: The making of dictionaries.

Lexicon

Meaning: A dictionary.

Synonyms: Dictionary, Glossary, Terminology, Thesaurus, Vocabulary, Wordbook, Word Stock,

Liable

Meaning: Justly or legally responsible.

Synonyms: Accountable, Amenable, Bound, Chargeable, Obligated, Subject, Tied,

Antonyms: Excusable, Freed, Immune, Irresponsible, Unaccountable, Unlikely,

Liberalism

Meaning: Opposition to conservatism.

Synonyms: Isolationism, Nonintervention, Free Enterprise, Free Trade, Controls On A System Disinvolvement,

Liberate

Meaning: To set free or release from bondage.

Synonyms: Deliver, Detach, Discharge, Disembarrass, Emancipate, Free, Loose, Loosen, Manumit, Redeem, Release, Rescue, Save, Unbind, Unchain, Unhook, Unshackle, Free Up, Set Free, Let Out, Let Loose, Bail One Out, Get Out From Under,

Antonyms: Detain, Harm, Hold, Hurt, Imprison, Incarcerate, Keep, Limit, Restrain, Prevent, Hold Back,

Licentious

Meaning: Wanton.

Synonyms: Abandoned, Amoral, Animal, Beings, Carnal, Corrupt, Debauched, Depraved, Desirous, Disorderly, Dissolute, Fast, Fleshly, Impure, Incontinent, Lascivious, Lax, Lecherous, Lewd, Libertine, Libidinous, Lickerish, Loose, Lustful, Oversexed, Relaxed, Reprobate, Salacious, Satyric, Scabrous, Sensual, Swinging, Unconstrained, Uncontrollable, Unprincipled, Unruly, Wanton, Uncurbed, Profligate, In The Fast Lane, Promiscuous,

Antonyms: Chaste, Controlled, Good, Innocent, Moral,

Licit

Meaning: Lawful.

Synonyms: Authorized, Lawful, Licensed, Permissible, Sanctioned,

Antonyms: Forbidden, Illicit,

Liege

Meaning: Sovereign.

Synonyms: Accountabilities, Affectionate, Allegiant, Ardent, Circumspect, Conscientious, Constant, Dependable, Devoted, Dutiful, Enduring, Fast, Firm, Genuine, Honest, Honorable, Incorruptible, Loving, Loyal, Obedient, Patriotic, Resolute, Scrupulous, Sincere, Staunch, Steadfast, Steady, Straight, Sure, Tried, Trustworthy, Trusty, Truthful, Unchanging, Unswerving, Unwavering, Upright, Veracious,

Antonyms: Changeable, Corrupt, Dishonest, Disloyal, Flexible, Loose, Unfixed, Unstable, Unsteady, Untrustworthy, Wavering, Weak,

Lien

Meaning: A legal claim or hold on property, as security for a debt or charge.

Synonyms: Charge, Claim, Hold On Property, Security On Property,

Lieu

Meaning: Stead.

Synonyms: Stead, Substitute,

Lifelike

Meaning: Realistic.

Synonyms: Authentic, Faithful, Graphic, Natural, Original, Real, Representational, Representative, True, True To Life,

Lifelong

Meaning: Lasting or continuous through life.

Synonyms: Constant, Continuing, Enduring, Inveterate, Lifetime, Livelong, Old, Perennial, Permanent, Persistent, For Life,

Antonyms: Temporary, Tenuous,

Lifetime

Meaning: The time that life continues.

Synonyms: Career, Continuance, Course, Days, Endurance, Existence, Life, Period, Time, Life Span, Cradle To Grave, Natural Life,

Antonyms: End,

Ligament

Meaning: That which binds objects together.

Synonyms: Bond, Braid, Bunch, Coil, Connection, Contortion, Entanglement, Gnarl, Helix, Hitch, Joint, Kink, Ligature, Link, Mat, Nexus, Perplexity, Rosette, Screw, Snag, Snarl, Spiral, Splice, Tangle, Tie, Twirl, Twist, Vinculum, Warp, Whirl, Whorl, Yoke,

Antonyms: Advantage, Line, Opening, Simplicity,

Ligature

Meaning: Anything that constricts, or serves for binding or tying.

Synonyms: Band, Bandage, Binding, Bond, Connection, Knot, Ligament, Nexus, Rope, Tie, Yoke,

Light-hearted

Meaning: Free from care.

Synonyms: Blithe, Blithesome, Bright, Buoyant, Cheerful, Effervescent, Expansive, Frolicsome, Gay, Glad, Gleeful, Happy, Insouciant, Jocund, Jolly, Jovial, Joyful, Joyous, Lightsome, Lively, Merry, Playful, Resilient, Spirited, Sprightly, Sunny, Upbeat, Vivacious, Volatile,

Antonyms: Depressed, Down, Sad, Troubled, Unhappy, Upset, Worried,

Ligneous

Meaning: Having the texture of appearance of wood.

Synonyms: Board, Clapboard, Frame, Log, Peg, Plant, Slab, Timber, Timbered, Woody,

Antonyms: Bending, Flexible, Pliable,

Likelihood

Meaning: A probability.

Likely

Meaning: Plausible.

Synonyms: Acceptable, Achievable, Anticipated, Assuring, Attainable, Conceivable, Conjecturable, Credible, Destined, Disposed, Expected, Fair, Favorite, Feasible, Imaginable, Inclined, Inferable, Liable, Ostensible, Plausible, Possible, Practicable, Predisposed, Rational, Reasonable, Seeming, Tending, Thinkable, True, Workable, In Favor Of, Prone, Promising, Given To, Subject To, Presumable, In The Habit Of, On The Verge Of,

Antonyms: Implausible, Impossible, Inapt, Unforeseeable, Unlikely, Unreasonable,

Liking

Meaning: Fondness.

Synonyms: Affection, Affinity, Appetite, Appreciation, Attachment, Attraction, Bent, Bias, Desire, Devotion, Fancy, Favoritism, Inclination, Love, Mind, Palate, Partiality, Passion, Penchant, Pleasure, Predilection, Relish, Stomach, Sympathy, Tendency, Tooth, Weakness, Will, Preference, Proneness, Propensity, Velleity, Soft Spot,

Antonyms: Animosity, Antipathy, Aversion, Disgust, Disinclination, Disinterest, Dislike, Distaste, Enmity, Fairness, Hate, Hatred, Impartiality, Indifference, Justice, Neglect, Repulsion, Revulsion,

Limitation

Meaning: A restriction.

Synonyms: Bar, Block, Check, Circumspection, Condition, Constraint, Control, Cramp, Curb, Definition, Drawback, Impediment, Inhibition, Injunction, Modification, Obstruction, Qualification, Reservation, Restriction, Snag, Stint, Stricture, Taboo,

Antonyms: Advantage, Aid, Allowance, Assistance, Extent, Freedom, Help, Infinity, Liberation, Opening, Permission, Range, Release, Support,

Linear

Meaning: Of the nature of a line.

Synonyms: Beeline, Continuous, Even, Horizontal, Right, Shortest, Straight, Straightaway, Through, True, Unbroken, Unswerving, Nonstop, In Bee Line, In Straight Line, Not Crooked, Straight Ahead,

Antonyms: Changing, Corrupt, Deviating, Devious, Different, Dishonest, Indirect, Intermittent, Interrupted, Unfair, Unjust, Varying, Wily,

Liner

Meaning: A vessel belonging to a steamship-line.

Synonyms: Bushing, Cartridge, Center, Content, Contents, Cylinder, Dressing, Fill, Guts, Inlay, Innards, Inside, Layer, Mixture, Pack, Packing, Pad, Padding, Refill, Replenishment, Shim, Stuffing, Wad, Wadding, Capacity Batting, Impletion,

Antonyms: Emptiness,

Lingo

Meaning: Language.

Synonyms: Argot, Cant, Idiom, Jargon, Language, Patois, Patter, Slang, Speech, Talk, Tongue, Vernacular, Vocabulary,

Antonyms: Listening, Quiet, Silence, Standard,

Lingua

Meaning: The tongue.

Synonyms: Tongue, Spoken Language, Written Language,

Lingual

Meaning: Pertaining to the use of the tongue in utterance.

Synonyms: Articulate, Ejaculatory, Narrated, Phonetic, Recounted, Related, Said, Sonant, Sounded, Told, Unwritten, Uttered, Verbal, Vocal, Voiced, Phonic, Viva Voce, Phonated,

Antonyms: Written, Printed,

Linguist

Meaning: One who is acquainted with several languages.

Synonyms: Grammarian, Interpreter, Lexicographer, Philologist, Polyglot, Glottologist, Linguistician,

Liniment

Meaning: A liquid preparation for rubbing on the skin in cases of bruises, inflammation, etc.

Synonyms: Balm, Cream, Dressing, Embrocation, Emollient, Lenitive, Lotion, Medicine, Salve, Unguent,

Liquefacient

Meaning: Possessing a liquefying nature or power.

Liquefy

Meaning: To convert into a liquid or into liquid form.

Synonyms: Dissolve, Thaw, Deliquesce,

Liqueur

Meaning: An alcoholic cordial sweetened and flavored with aromatic substances.

Synonyms: Alcohol, Aperitif, Booze, Brandy, Cognac, Cordial, Intoxicant, Port, Spirits, Alcoholic Beverage, Flavored Drink,

Liquidate

Meaning: To deliver the amount or value of.

Synonyms: Cash, Clear, Convert, Discharge, Exchange, Honor, Quit, Realize, Reimburse, Repay, Satisfy, Settle, Square, Pay Off, Cash Out, Cash In, Sell Off,

Antonyms: Build, Construct, Create, Fail, Hold, Invest, Keep, Owe, Remain, Stay, Take, Upset,

Liquor

Meaning: Any alcoholic or intoxicating liquid.

Synonyms: Alcohol, Booze, Broth, Decoction, Drinkable, Elixir, Extract, Fluid, Inebriant, Infusion, Intoxicant, Liquid, Moonshine, Poison, Potable, Sauce, Solvent, Spirits, Stock, Whiskey, Aqua Vitae, Hard Stuff, The Bottle,

Antonyms: Solid,

Listless

Meaning: Inattentive.

Synonyms: Absent, Abstracted, Apathetic, Blah, Bored, Careless, Dormant, Dreamy, Drowsy, Dull, Easygoing, Enervated, Faint, Heavy, Heedless, Impassive, Inanimate, Inattentive, Indifferent, Indolent, Inert, Insouciant, Lackadaisical, Languid, Languishing, Leaden, Lethargic, Lifeless, Limp, Lukewarm, Neutral, Passive, Phlegmatic, Slack, Sleepy, Slow, Sluggish, Stupid, Supine, Thoughtless, Torpid, Uninterested,

Antonyms: Active, Alert, Alive, Animated, Attentive, Awake, Energetic, Enthusiastic, Lively, Spirited, Vivacious,

Literacy

Meaning: The state or condition of knowing how to read and write.

Synonyms: Articulacy, Articulateness, Background, Cultivation, Education, Knowledge, Learning, Refinement, Scholarship, Proficiency,

Antonyms: Ignorance, Illiteracy,

Literal

Meaning: Following the exact words.

Synonyms: Accurate, Actual, Apparent, Authentic, Close, Critical, Faithful, Genuine, Gospel, Methodical, Natural, Ordinary, Plain, Scrupulous, Simple, Strict, True, Unerring, Unvarnished, Usual, Veracious, Verbal, Verbatim, Veritable, Written, Undeviating, Bona Fide, Not Figurative, To The Letter,

Antonyms: Abnormal, Complex, Complicated, Counterfeit, Decorated, Different, Difficult, Dishonest, Embellished, Exaggerated, Extraordinary, False, Falsified, Figurative, Imaginative, Inaccurate, Intricate, Loose, Ornate, Unclear, Uncommon, Unreal,

Literature

Meaning: The written or printed productions of the human mind collectively.

Synonyms: Abstract, Article, Biography, Books, Brochure, Classics, Comment, Composition, Critique, Discourse, Discussion, Disquisition, Dissertation, Drama, Essay, Exposition, Findings, History, Humanities, Information, Leaflet, Letters, Lit, Lore, Novel, Observation, Pamphlet, Paper, Poetry, Report, Research, Story, Summary, Theme, Thesis, Tract, Treatise, Treatment, Pr?cis, Prose, Writings,

Antonyms: Ignorance, Quiet, Silence, Speech,

Lithe

Meaning: Supple.

Synonyms: Agile, Lean, Lightsome, Limber, Loose, Nimble, Pliable, Pliant, Slight, Slim, Spare, Supple, Thin,

Antonyms: Awkward, Clumsy, Fat, Rigid, Stiff, Thick,

Lithesome

Meaning: Nimble.

Synonyms: Agile, Deft, Elastic, Graceful, Lithe, Loose, Nimble, Plastic, Pliable, Pliant, Resilient, Springy, Spry, Supple,

Antonyms: Awkward, Clumsy, Hard, Inflexible, Rigid, Stiff, Straight, Unbending, Unhandy,

Lithograph

Meaning: A print made by printing from stone.

Synonyms: Bite, Burn, Chase, Chisel, Crosshatch, Cut, Diaper, Embed, Enchase, Etch, Fix, Grave, Hatch, Impress, Imprint, Infix, Ingrain, Initial, Inscribe, Instill, Intaglio, Lodge, Ornament, Scratch, Stipple, Print, Mezzotint,

Antonyms: Aid, Dislodge, Help, Neglect,

Lithotype

Meaning: In engraving, an etched stone surface for printing.

Litigant

Meaning: A party to a lawsuit.

Synonyms: Appellant, Offender, Suspect, Prisoner,

Antonyms: Ally, Assistant, Associate, Colleague, Friend, Helper,

Litigate

Meaning: To cause to become the subject-matter of a suit at law.

Synonyms: Appeal, Contest, Dispute, Sue, Prosecute, Drag Into Court, File Suit, Institute Legal Proceedings, Go To Court, Go To Law, Press Charges, See One In Court, Take The Law On,

Antonyms: Agree,

Litigious

Meaning: Quarrelsome.

Synonyms: Argumentative, Belligerent, Combative, Contentious, Disputable,

Littoral

Meaning: Of, pertaining to, or living on a shore.

Synonyms: Bank, Coast, Lakeside, Margin, Seaboard, Seafront, Seashore, Seaside, Shingle, Shore, Strand, Waterfront,

Antonyms: Center, Inland, Interior, Middle,

Liturgy

Meaning: A ritual.

Synonyms: Celebration, Ceremonial, Form, Formality, Formula, Observance, Rite, Ritual, Sacrament, Service, Services,

Livelihood

Meaning: Means of subsistence.

Synonyms: Alimentation, Art, Business, Circumstances, Craft, Employment, Game, Grind, Income, Job, Keep, Living, Maintenance, Means, Racket, Resources, Slot, Subsistence, Support, Sustenance, Thing, Trade, Vocation, Work, Rat Race, Profession, What One Is Into, Source Of Income,

Antonyms: Avocation, Entertainment, Fun, Pastime, Recreation, Unemployment,

Livid

Meaning: Black-and-blue, as contused flesh.

Synonyms: Ashy, Blanched, Bloodless, Colorless, Discolored, Dusky, Gloomy, Greyish, Grisly, Leaden, Lurid, Murky, Pallid, Pasty, Wan, Waxen,

Antonyms: Blushing, Brilliant, Cheerful, Flushed, Happy, Radiant, Rosy,

Loam

Meaning: A non-coherent mixture of sand and clay.

Synonyms: Adobe, Bole, Brick, Earth, Kaolin, Loess, Marl, Mud, Pottery, Slip, Till, Wacke, Terra Cotta, Clunch, Argil, Argillaceous Earth, China Material, Porcelain Material,

Antonyms: Cleanliness, Morality, Sterility, Purity, Pureness,

Loathe

Meaning: To abominate.

Synonyms: Abhor, Abominate, Decline, Despise, Detest, Execrate, Hate, Refuse, Reject, Repudiate, Revolt, Spurn, Be Allergic To, Be Down On, Feel Repugnance, Find Disgusting, Have Aversion To,

Antonyms: Accept, Admire, Adore, Allow, Approve, Cherish, Like, Love, Sanction,

Locative

Meaning: Indicating place, or the place where or wherein an action occurs.

Loch

Meaning: A lake.

Synonyms: Anchorage, Arm, Basin, Bayou, Bight, Cove, Estuary, Fiord, Firth, Gulf, Harbor, Inlet, Lagoon, Mouth, Narrows, Sound, Strait,

Lode

Meaning: A somewhat continuous unstratified metal- bearing vein.

Synonyms: Mine, Strike, Vein,

Lodgment

Meaning: The act of furnishing with temporary quarters.

Logic

Meaning: The science of correct thinking.

Synonyms: Argumentation, Coherence, Connection, Deduction, Dialectic, Induction, Inference, Linkage, Philosophy, Ratiocination, Rationale, Relationship, Sanity, Sense, Syllogism, Thesis, Sound Judgment, Course Of Thought, Good Sense, Train Of Thought,

Antonyms: Unreasonableness,

Logical

Meaning: Capable of or characterized by clear reasoning.

Synonyms: Aafa, Analytic, Analytical, Clear, Cogent, Coherent, Commonsensical, Compelling, Congruent, Consequent, Consistent, Convincing, Deducible, Discerning, Discriminating, Extensional, Fair, Germane, Inferential, Intelligent, Judicious, Justifiable, Kosher, Legit, Legitimate, Lucid, Necessary, Obvious, Perceptive, Perspicuous, Pertinent, Plausible, Rational, Relevant, Sensible, Sound, Subtle, Telling, Valid, Wise, Holding Together, Holding Water,

Antonyms: Foolish, Illogical, Implausible, Improbable, Invalid, Irrational, Obscure, Optional, Stupid, Unclear, Unintelligent, Unlikely, Unrealistic, Unreasonable, Unsound, Unsuitable, Unwise, Vague,

Logician

Meaning: An expert reasoner.

Loiterer

Meaning: One who consumes time idly.

Synonyms: Dawdler, Idler, Lag, Lagger, Lingerer, Loafer, Lounger, Poke, Slowpoke, Straggler, Tarrier, Procrastinator, Slow Starter,

Loneliness

Meaning: Solitude.

Synonyms: Alienation, Aloneness, Desolation, Forlornness, Friendlessness, Heartache, Lonesomeness, Remoteness, Seclusion, Solitariness, Solitude, Withdrawal,

Longevity

Meaning: Unusually prolonged life.

Synonyms: Durability, Endurance, Lastingness, Old Age,

Loot

Meaning: To plunder.

Synonyms: Booty, Dough, Graft, Haul, Lift, Make, Money, Pickings, Pillage, Plunder, Seizure, Spoils, Squeeze, Take, Prize, Hot Goods, Plunderage,

Antonyms: Demote, Disallow, Discourage, Fail, Give, Halt, Harm, Hurt, Injure, Keep, Lose, Receive, Refuse, Reject, Stop, Prevent, Protect,

Loquacious

Meaning: Talkative.

Synonyms: Babbling, Chattering, Chatty, Fluent, Gabby, Garrulous, Gossipy, Jabbering, Verbose, Voluble, Wordy, Prolix, Multiloquent,

Antonyms: Quiet, Restrained, Silent, Subdued,

Lordling

Meaning: A little lord.

Lough

Meaning: A lake or loch.

Louse

Meaning: A small insect parasitic on and sucking the blood of mammals.

Synonyms: Cad, Knave, Rat, Scoundrel, Cootie,

Lovable

Meaning: Amiable.

Low-spirited

Meaning: Despondent.

Lowly

Meaning: Rudely.

Synonyms: Average, Base, Common, Commonplace, Docile, Dutiful, Everyday, Gentle, Humble, Ignoble, Low, Lowborn, Mean, Meek, Menial, Mild, Modest, Mundane, Obscure, Obsequious, Ordinary, Plebeian, Poor, Retiring, Reverential, Servile, Simple, Submissive, Subordinate, Unassuming, Unpretentious, Withdrawing, Prosaic, Proletarian, Baseborn, Cast Down,

Antonyms: Higher, Lofty, Noble, Superior, Pretentious,

Lucid

Meaning: Mentally sound.

Synonyms: Apprehensible, Clear, Comprehensible, Distinct, Explicit, Fathomable, Graspable, Intelligible, Knowable, Limpid, Luminous, Pellucid, Plain, Translucent, Transparent, Unambiguous, Understandable, Comprehendible, Transpicuous, Crystal Clear,

Antonyms: Clouded, Cloudy, Confused, Dark, Foggy, Gloomy, Murky, Obscure, Shadowy, Unclear, Unreasonable, Vague, Puzzled, Muddied,

Ludicrous

Meaning: Laughable.

Luminary

Meaning: One of the heavenly bodies as a source of light.

Synonyms: Celeb, Celebrity, Dignitary, Eminence, Leader, Lion, Name, Notability, Notable, Personage, Personality, Somebody, Star, Superstar, Vip, Worthy, Big Name,

Antonyms: Nobody,

Luminescent

Meaning: Showing increase of light.

Synonyms: Bright, Effulgent, Fluorescent, Luminous, Phosphorescent, Radiant,

Antonyms: Dull, Obscured,

Luminescence

Meaning: Showing increase.

Synonyms: Effulgence, Radiance,

Luminosity

Meaning: The quality of giving or radiating light.

Synonyms: Brightness, Fluorescence, Glow, Light, Luminance,

Antonyms: Darkness,

Luminous

Meaning: Giving or radiating light.

Synonyms: Beaming, Brilliant, Clear, Crystal, Effulgent, Illuminated, Incandescent, Lambent, Lighted, Lit, Lucent, Lucid, Luminescent, Lustrous, Radiant, Refulgent, Resplendent, Shining, Translucent, Transparent, Vivid, Fulgent,

Antonyms: Cloudy, Dark, Dim, Dull, Gloomy, Obscure, Unclear, Unintelligible, Vague,

Lunacy

Meaning: Mental unsoundness.

Synonyms: Aberration, Absurdity, Alienation, Asininity, Dementia, Derangement, Distraction, Fatuity, Folly, Foolhardiness, Foolishness, Idiocy, Imbalance, Imbecility, Inanity, Ineptitude, Insanity, Mania, Senselessness, Silliness, Stupidity, Psychopathy, Psychosis,

Antonyms: Intelligence, Judgment, Sense, Seriousness, Wisdom, Saneness,

Lunar

Meaning: Pertaining to the moon.

Synonyms: Celestial, Interstellar, Lunatic, Moony, Orbed, Planetary, Solar, Stellar, Lunula, Sublunar,

Lunatic

Meaning: An insane person.

Synonyms: Absurd, Baked, Balmy, Bananas, Bonkers, Cracked, Daft, Demented, Deranged, Dippy, Flaky, Foolish, Fried, Idiotic, Insane, Irrational, Kooky, Loco, Maniac, Maniacal, Nonsensical, Nutty, Schizoid, Screwy, Stupid, Unsound, Whacko, Zany, Preposterous, Flipped Out, Freaked Out, Psyched Out, Psychotic,

Antonyms: Healthy, Logical, Rational, Reasonable, Sane, Sensible,

Lune

Meaning: The moon.

Synonyms: Bow, Curve, Hornlike, Meniscus, Sickle, Concave Figure, Convex Figure, Demilune, Horned Moon, New Moon,

Lurid

Meaning: Ghastly and sensational.

Synonyms: Ashen, Bloody, Deep, Disgusting, Distinct, Exaggerated, Extreme, Fiery, Ghastly, Gory, Graphic, Grim, Grisly, Hideous, Horrible, Horrid, Horrifying, Livid, Macabre, Melodramatic, Obscene, Offensive, Racy, Raunchy, Revolting, Rough, Salty, Sanguine, Savage, Sensational, Sinister, Startling, Terrible, Terrifying, Violent, Vivid, Yellow, Purple,

Antonyms: Clean, Delightful, Dull, Humble, Mild, Modest, Moral, Nice, Pleasant, Pleasing, Upright,

Luscious

Meaning: Rich, sweet, and delicious.

Synonyms: Adorable, Ambrosial, Appetizing, Choice, Darling, Deluxe, Distinctive, Divine, Exquisite, Flamboyant, Heavenly, Honeyed, Juicy, Lush, Luxurious, Mellow, Opulent, Ornate, Palatable, Palatial, Piquant, Rare, Rich, Savory, Scrumptious, Succulent, Sumptuous, Sweet, Toothsome, Voluptuous, Yummy,

Antonyms: Austere, Bland, Distasteful, Dry, Dull, Mean, Nasty, Poor, Ugly, Unappetizing, Unsavory,

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