GRE Words Starting With L

27 words found

lackadaisical

adjective

Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy

laconic

adjective

Using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious

lambaste

verb

To criticize harshly; to berate

languid

adjective

lacking energy or vigor; slow and relaxed

languish

verb

To lose or lack vitality; to suffer from being forced to remain in an unpleasant place or situation

languorous

adjective

Characterized by tiredness or inactivity; pleasantly lazy

lassitude

noun

weariness or lack of energy

latent

adjective

present but not visible or active; dormant

laud

verb

To praise highly; to extol

laudatory

adjective

Expressing praise and commendation

lavish

adjective

Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious

legacy

noun

Something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor

legitimate

adjective

Conforming to the law or rules; genuine; valid

lethargic

adjective

Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic

lethargy

noun

A lack of energy and enthusiasm; sluggishness

levity

noun

lightness of manner or treatment, especially when inappropriate

liberal

adjective

Generous in giving; given freely; open to new ideas

limpid

adjective

Clear and transparent; easily understood

lineage

noun

Direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree

lionize

verb

To treat as a celebrity; to give much attention and approval

listless

adjective

Lacking energy or enthusiasm

loath

adjective

Reluctant; unwilling

loathe

verb

To feel intense dislike or disgust for

loquacious

adjective

Tending to talk a great deal; talkative

lucid

adjective

Expressed clearly; easy to understand

luminary

noun

A person who inspires or influences others; a prominent figure

luminous

adjective

giving off light; bright or brilliant (often figuratively, of intellect)

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