UG ETV1 VOC - Word List 1 - Word + Definition

kudos

Definition: praise and honour received for an achievement

lacklustre

Definition: lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring

lag

Definition: fail to keep up with another or others in movement or development

languid

Definition: (of a person, manner, or gesture) having or showing a disinclination for physical exertion or effort

lapsed

Definition: having ceased to be active in practice, membership, or belief

latent

Definition: existing but not yet developed or manifested

laughing stock

Definition: a person subjected to general mockery or ridicule

laureate

Definition: a person who is honoured with an award for outstanding creative or intellectual achievement

leap

Definition: 1) to jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force, 2) to jump across, 3) to move quickly and suddenly, 4) to make a sudden rush to do something; act eagerly and suddenly, 5) (of a price, amount, etc.) increase dramatically

leap at

Definition: to accept (an opportunity) eagerly

leap out

Definition: (especially of writing) be conspicuous; stand out

legacy

Definition: 1) an amount of money or property left to someone in a will, 2) something left or handed down by a predecessor

lend itself to sth

Definition: to be suitable for something

lenient

Definition: (of a punishment or person in authority) more merciful or tolerant than expected

lest

Definition: with the intention of preventing (something undesirable); to avoid the risk of

let alone

Definition: used to indicate that something is far less likely or suitable than something else already mentioned

likelihood

Definition: the state or fact of something's being likely; probability

literacy

Definition: the ability to read and write

literate

Definition: 1) able to read and write, 2) having or showing education or knowledge, typically in a specified area

livid

Definition: extremely angry