Words starting with L

laceration

A deep cut or tear in the skin or flesh, typically resulting from an injury.

lacrosse

A field team sport played with a stick featuring a netted head used to catch, carry, and…

laggard

A company or entity that is performing poorly or trailing behind the leaders within a…

lamajoon

A thin, crispy piece of flatbread topped with a spread of minced meat, vegetables, and…

latency

The time delay between an instruction being sent to a system and the corresponding…

laureate

A person who is honored with an award, typically for high achievement in a particular…

laurels

An idiom referring to past achievements, honors, or successes that someone might rely on…

lawfare

The strategic use of legal arguments and creative interpretations of existing statutes by…

leakage

The unintentional or adverse shift of industrial production and its associated carbon…

learnedness

The state or quality of having profound knowledge and deep scholarship, typically gained…

lechuguilla

A species of agave plant native to the arid regions of North America, historically used…

lector

A person appointed by an institution or government to evaluate, read, and assess the…

lethargy

A state of sluggishness, inactivity, or a lack of energy and urgency that hinders…

letterman

An athlete who has met the specified requirements to earn an official varsity emblem, or…

leukemia

A serious form of cancer affecting the blood-forming tissues, often requiring intensive…

libel

A published or written false statement that is damaging to a person's or entity's…

liberalization

The process of making political, social, or economic systems more open, democratic, and…

licensure

The formal granting of a license by a government or professional body that legally allows…

lifer

A person who is deeply and permanently dedicated to a particular profession, activity, or…

lifespan

The entire duration of an individual's existence, used here to frame psychological and…

linchpin

A person or thing that is the most critical element in a system or enterprise, serving to…

linguist

A person who studies the structure, evolution, and usage of languages, often serving as…

liquefaction

The process of converting a substance from a gaseous state into a liquid state, typically…

litigant

A person or organization that is involved in a lawsuit, either as the party bringing the…

liturgy

A formal public religious service or the prescribed set of rituals and prayers performed…

lobotomy

A controversial and invasive neurosurgical procedure used in the mid-20th century to…

lockstep

A state of rigid, uniform agreement or correlation where two things advance or change in…

locus

The particular place, center, or focal point where something happens or is situated.

logjam

A situation where progress is stalled or blocked by a buildup of unprocessed items,…

longevity

A long individual life; the quality of living for a significant period.

loophole

A flaw or gap in a system, regulation, or agreement that allows someone to avoid…

luminary

A person who inspires or influences others, often serving as a leading light or expert in…

luminosity

The intrinsic brightness of an astronomical object, reflecting the total amount of energy…

lutherie

The craft or profession of making and repairing stringed instruments, particularly those…