laudable:
a. deserving or worthy of praise and commendation | laureate:
n. person who has been presented with an award for some distinguished achievement |
lave:
v. wash or flow against; wash one's face and hands | layman:
n. someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person; generally ignorant person |
leaflet:
n. small leaf; leaf like organ or part | leaven:
v. to cause to rise |
lecherous:
a. vigorously passionate; excessive desire, especially in sexual activity | lechery:
n. unrestrained indulgence in sexual activity; impurity in thought and deed |
ledge:
n. horizontal projection forming a narrow shelf on a wall; cut or projection forming a shelf on a cliff or rock wall | legerdemain:
n. show of skill or deceitful cleverness, considered magical by naive observers |
legible:
a. readable; distinct; plainly discernible; apparent | lend a hand:
v. to be of assistance |
lengthy:
a. long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension; rather long or too long | lethargy:
n. inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy |
leviathan:
n. something unusually large of its kind, especially a ship; very large animal, especially a whale | levy:
v. impose tax or fine to collect monies |
lexicographer:
n. author or compiler of dictionary; one employed in making of vocabulary or wordbook of language | lexicon:
n. dictionary; a stock of terms used in particular profession, subject, or style; vocabulary |
libertine:
n. free thinker, usually used disparagingly; one without moral restraint | libretto:
n. text of dramatic musical work, such as opera |
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