GRE words starting with L

liable to change frequently and unpredictably; emotionally unstable

extremely complicated and full of confusing twists and turns

tearful or given to weeping; mournful

lacking enthusiasm, effort, or determination; carelessly lazy

lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; not impressive

using very few words; terse to the point of seeming blunt

one who falls behind or lags noticeably slower than others

to criticize or scold harshly

softly glowing or flickering; lightly brilliant in expression

to express grief, sorrow, or deep regret about something

to mock or ridicule with sharp satire

lacking energy or vigor; pleasantly slow and unhurried

to lose vitality or be left to deteriorate through neglect

pleasant or dreamy weariness; lack of energy or spirit

characterized by pleasant or dreamy weariness; lazily relaxed

elegantly precise and polished, as if engraved in stone

the unlawful taking of another person's property; theft

generosity in giving, especially money or gifts on a grand scale

the generous giving of gifts or money, often by someone wealthy or powerful

a state of weariness and lack of energy

to catch an animal or person using a rope with a loop at one end

present but not yet active, visible, or developed

freedom from narrow limits; scope to act or think as one chooses

to praise highly

deserving praise; commendable

expressing or full of praise

extravagantly abundant, rich, or generous

not strict, careful, or rigorous enough

a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject

a strap or cord used to restrain an animal or, figuratively, to limit someone's freedom

to lighten, enliven, or temper something by mixing in another element

cautious or suspicious about something; wary

something handed down from a predecessor or the past

skillful use of one's hands in deception or trickery; sleight of hand

tolerant and merciful rather than strict in judgment or punishment

capable of causing death

sluggish and lacking energy or alertness

an embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river

something very large and powerful, especially a large organization or state

lightness of manner or humor, especially when seriousness is expected

to impose or collect a tax, fine, or other payment by authority

a published false statement that damages a person's reputation

given or giving freely and generously; not restricted in amount

the quality of giving freely and generously

a person who lives without moral or sexual restraint

having or showing excessive lustful desire

disregarding accepted rules or morality, especially in sexual conduct

a contemptible person who flatters and fawns to gain favor

consisting of or resembling wood; having the texture or nature of wood

a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme

to depict or describe in vivid, precise detail

perfectly clear and transparent; easy to understand

transparent clearness of style, thought, or substance

to treat someone as a celebrity or hero

supple, slender, and graceful in movement

lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

a long, tedious recital or repetitive series of complaints

taking words in their most basic sense, without metaphor or exaggeration

slim and supple, moving and bending with ease and grace

unreasonably eager to sue or engage in lawsuits

furiously angry; also discolored as from a bruise

a person who avoids work and spends time in idle leisure

reluctant or unwilling to do something

to feel intense dislike or disgust for

a particular word, phrase, or style of verbal expression

elevated in character, ideals, or position; sometimes arrogantly superior

to lounge or recline in a relaxed, idle way; to hang loosely

to appear as a large, threatening shape or to seem about to happen in an intimidating way

to run or move with a long, bounding stride

tending to talk a great deal; very talkative

the tendency to talk a great deal; talkativeness

lewd and lustful; also smooth or slippery

clearly expressed and easy to understand; mentally clear

clarity of thought or expression, easy intelligibility

producing a large amount of money; highly profitable

money or profit, especially when pursued greedily

so absurd or ridiculous as to invite mockery

exaggeratedly mournful or gloomy

a temporary period of calm, quiet, or reduced activity

a person who is an inspiring leader or eminent authority in a field

giving off light; bright or glowing

shockingly vivid or sensational, often in a gruesome way

robust, hearty vigor and energy

having a sheen or glow; brilliantly shining

growing thickly and abundantly; rich and profuse