limitation
limitation (n)
A restriction.
linear
linear (adj)
Of the nature of a line.
liner
liner (n)
A vessel belonging to a steamship-line.
lingo
lingo (n)
Language.
lingua
lingua (n)
The tongue.
lingual
lingual (adj)
Pertaining to the use of the tongue in utterance.
linguist
linguist (n)
One who is acquainted with several languages.
linguistics
linguistics (n)
The science of languages, or of the origin, history, and significance of words.
liniment
liniment (n)
A liquid preparation for rubbing on the skin in cases of bruises, inflammation, etc.
liquefacient
liquefacient (adj)
Possessing a liquefying nature or power.
liquefy
liquefy (v)
To convert into a liquid or into liquid form.
liqueur
liqueur (n)
An alcoholic cordial sweetened and flavored with aromatic substances.
liquidate
liquidate (v)
To deliver the amount or value of.
liquor
liquor (n)
Any alcoholic or intoxicating liquid.
listless
listless (adj)
Inattentive.
literacy
literacy (n)
The state or condition of knowing how to read and write.
literal
literal (adj)
Following the exact words.
literature
literature (n)
The written or printed productions of the human mind collectively.
lithe
lithe (adj)
Supple.
lithesome
lithesome (adj)
Nimble.
lithograph
lithograph (n)
A print made by printing from stone.
lithotype
lithotype (n)
In engraving, an etched stone surface for printing.
litigant
litigant (n)
A party to a lawsuit.
litigate
litigate (v)
To cause to become the subject-matter of a suit at law.
litigious
litigious (adj)
Quarrelsome.
littoral
littoral (adj)
Of, pertaining to, or living on a shore.
liturgy
liturgy (n)
A ritual.
livelihood
livelihood (n)
Means of subsistence.
livid
livid (adj)
Black-and-blue, as contused flesh.
loam
loam (n)
A non-coherent mixture of sand and clay.
loath
loath (adj)
Averse.
loathe
loathe (v)
To abominate.
locative
locative (adj)
Indicating place, or the place where or wherein an action occurs.
loch
loch (n)
A lake.
locomotion
locomotion (n)
The act or power of moving from one place to another.
lode
lode (n)
A somewhat continuous unstratified metal- bearing vein.
lodgment
lodgment (n)
The act of furnishing with temporary quarters.
logic
logic (n)
The science of correct thinking.
logical
logical (adj)
Capable of or characterized by clear reasoning.
logician
logician (n)
An expert reasoner.
loiterer
loiterer (n)
One who consumes time idly.
loneliness
loneliness (n)
Solitude.
longevity
longevity (n)
Unusually prolonged life.
loot
loot (v)
To plunder.
loquacious
loquacious (adj)
Talkative.
lordling
lordling (n)
A little lord.
lough
lough (n)
A lake or loch.
louse
louse (n)
A small insect parasitic on and sucking the blood of mammals.
lovable
lovable (adj)
Amiable.
low-spirited
low-spirited (adj)
Despondent.
lowly
lowly (adv)
Rudely.
lucid
lucid (adj)
Mentally sound.
lucrative
lucrative (adj)
Highly profitable.
ludicrous
ludicrous (adj)
Laughable.
luminary
luminary (n)
One of the heavenly bodies as a source of light.
luminescent
luminescent (adj)
Showing increase of light.
luminescence
luminescence (n)
Showing increase.
luminosity
luminosity (n)
The quality of giving or radiating light.
luminous
luminous (adj)
Giving or radiating light.
lunacy
lunacy (n)
Mental unsoundness.
lunar
lunar (adj)
Pertaining to the moon.
lunatic
lunatic (n)
An insane person.
lune
lune (n)
The moon.
lurid
lurid (adj)
Ghastly and sensational.
luscious
luscious (adj)
Rich, sweet, and delicious.
lustrous
lustrous (adj)
Shining.
luxuriance
luxuriance (n)
Excessive or superfluous growth or quantity.
luxuriant
luxuriant (adj)
Abundant or superabundant in growth.
luxuriate
luxuriate (v)
To live sumptuously.
lying
lying (n)
Untruthfulness.
lyre
lyre (n)
One of the most ancient of stringed instruments of the harp class.
lyric
lyric (adj)
Fitted for expression in song.
macadamize
macadamize (v)
To cover or pave, as a path or roadway, with small broken stone.
machinery
machinery (n)
The parts of a machine or engine, taken collectively.
machinist
machinist (n)
One who makes or repairs machines, or uses metal-working tools.
macrocosm
macrocosm (n)
The whole of any sphere or department of nature or knowledge to which man is related.
madden
madden (v)
To inflame with passion.
Madonna
Madonna (n)
A painted or sculptured representation of the Virgin, usually with the infant Jesus.
magician
magician (n)
A sorcerer.
magisterial
magisterial (adj)
Having an air of authority.
magistracy
magistracy (n)
The office or dignity of a magistrate.
magnanimous
magnanimous (adj)
Generous in treating or judging others.
magnate
magnate (n)
A person of rank or importance.
magnet
magnet (n)
A body possessing that peculiar form of polarity found in nature in the lodestone.
magnetize
magnetize (v)
To make a magnet of, permanently, or temporarily.
magnificence
magnificence (n)
The exhibition of greatness of action, character, intellect, wealth, or power.
magnificent
magnificent (adj)
Grand or majestic in appearance, quality, or action.
magnitude
magnitude (n)
Importance.
maharaja
maharaja (n)
A great Hindu prince.
maidenhood
maidenhood (n)
Virginity.
maintain
maintain (v)
To hold or preserve in any particular state or condition.
maintenance
maintenance (n)
That which supports or sustains.
maize
maize (n)
Indian corn: usually in the United States called simply corn.
makeup
makeup (n)
The arrangements or combination of the parts of which anything is composed.
malady
malady (n)
Any physical disease or disorder, especially a chronic or deep-seated one.
malaria
malaria (n)
A fever characterized by alternating chills, fever, and sweating.
malcontent
malcontent (n)
One who is dissatisfied with the existing state of affairs.
malediction
malediction (n)
The calling down of a curse or curses.
malefactor
malefactor (n)
One who injures another.
maleficent
maleficent (adj)
Mischievous.
malevolence
malevolence (n)
Ill will.
malevolent
malevolent (adj)
Wishing evil to others.
malign
malign (v)
To speak evil of, especially to do so falsely and severely.
malignant
malignant (adj)
Evil in nature or tending to do great harm or mischief.
malleable
malleable (adj)
Pliant.
mallet
mallet (n)
A wooden hammer.
maltreat
maltreat (v)
To treat ill, unkindly, roughly, or abusively.
man-trap
man-trap (n)
A place or structure dangerous to human life.
mandate
mandate (n)
A command.
mandatory
mandatory (adj)
Expressive of positive command, as distinguished from merely directory.
mane
mane (n)
The long hair growing upon and about the neck of certain animals, as the horse and the lion.
man-eater
man-eater (n)
An animal that devours human beings.
maneuver
maneuver (v)
To make adroit or artful moves: manage affairs by strategy.
mania
mania (n)
Insanity.
maniac
maniac (n)
a person raving with madness.
manifesto
manifesto (n)
A public declaration, making announcement, explanation or defense of intentions, or motives.
manlike
manlike (adj)
Like a man.
manliness
manliness (n)
The qualities characteristic of a true man, as bravery, resolution, etc.
mannerism
mannerism (n)
Constant or excessive adherence to one manner, style, or peculiarity, as of action or conduct.
manor
manor (n)
The landed estate of a lord or nobleman.
mantel
mantel (n)
The facing, sometimes richly ornamented, about a fireplace, including the usual shelf above it.
mantle
mantle (n)
A cloak.
manufacturer
manufacturer (n)
A person engaged in manufacturing as a business.
manumission
manumission (n)
Emancipation.
manumit
manumit (v)
To set free from bondage.
marine
marine (adj)
Of or pertaining to the sea or matters connected with the sea.
maritime
maritime (adj)
Situated on or near the sea.
maroon
maroon (v)
To put ashore and abandon (a person) on a desolate coast or island.
martial
martial (adj)
Pertaining to war or military operations.
Martian
Martian (adj)
Pertaining to Mars, either the Roman god of war or the planet.
martyrdom
martyrdom (n)
Submission to death or persecution for the sake of faith or principle.
marvel
marvel (v)
To be astonished and perplexed because of (something).
masonry
masonry (n)
The art or work of constructing, as buildings, walls, etc., with regularly arranged stones.
masquerade
masquerade (n)
A social party composed of persons masked and costumed so as to be disguised.
massacre
massacre (n)
The unnecessary and indiscriminate killing of human beings.
massive
massive (adj)
Of considerable bulk and weight.
masterpiece
masterpiece (n)
A superior production.
mastery
mastery (n)
The attainment of superior skill.
material
material (n)
That of which anything is composed or may be constructed.
materialize
materialize (v)
To take perceptible or substantial form.
maternal
maternal (adj)
Pertaining or peculiar to a mother or to motherhood.
matinee
matinee (n)
An entertainment (especially theatrical) held in the daytime.
matricide
matricide (n)
The killing, especially the murdering, of one's mother.
matrimony
matrimony (n)
The union of a man and a woman in marriage.
matrix
matrix (n)
That which contains and gives shape or form to anything.
matter of fact
matter of fact (n)
Something that has actual and undeniable existence or reality.
maudlin
maudlin (adj)
Foolishly and tearfully affectionate.
mausoleum
mausoleum (n)
A tomb of more than ordinary size or architectural pretensions.
mawkish
mawkish (adj)
Sickening or insipid.
maxim
maxim (n)
A principle accepted as true and acted on as a rule or guide.
maze
maze (n)
A labyrinth.
mead
mead (n)
A meadow.
meager
meager (adj)
scanty.
mealy-mouthed
mealy-mouthed (adj)
Afraid to express facts or opinions plainly.
meander
meander (v)
To wind and turn while proceeding in a course.
mechanics
mechanics (n)
The branch of physics that treats the phenomena caused by the action of forces.
medallion
medallion (n)
A large medal.
meddlesome
meddlesome (adj)
Interfering.
medial
medial (adj)
Of or pertaining to the middle.
mediate
mediate (v)
To effect by negotiating as an agent between parties.
medicine
medicine (n)
A substance possessing or reputed to possess curative or remedial properties.
medieval
medieval (adj)
Belonging or relating to or descriptive of the middle ages.
mediocre
mediocre (adj)
Ordinary.
meditation
meditation (n)
The turning or revolving of a subject in the mind.
medley
medley (n)
A composition of different songs or parts of songs arranged to run as a continuous whole.
meliorate
meliorate (v)
To make better or improve, as in quality or social or physical condition.
mellifluous
mellifluous (adj)
Sweetly or smoothly flowing.
melodious
melodious (adj)
Characterized by a sweet succession of sounds.
melodrama
melodrama (n)
A drama with a romantic story or plot and sensational situation and incidents.
memento
memento (n)
A souvenir.
memorable
memorable (adj)
Noteworthy.
menace
menace (n)
A threat.
menagerie
menagerie (n)
A collection of wild animals, especially when kept for exhibition.
mendacious
mendacious (adj)
Untrue.
mendicant
mendicant (n)
A beggar.
mentality
mentality (n)
Intellectuality.
mentor
mentor (n)
A wise and faithful teacher, guide, and friend.
mercantile
mercantile (adj)
Conducted or acting on business principles; commercial.
mercenary
mercenary (adj)
Greedy
merciful
merciful (adj)
Disposed to pity and forgive.
merciless
merciless (adj)
Cruel.
meretricious
meretricious (adj)
Alluring by false or gaudy show.
mesmerize
mesmerize (v)
To hypnotize.
messieurs
messieurs (n)
pl. Gentlemen.
metal
metal (n)
An element that forms a base by combining with oxygen, is usually hard, heavy, and lustrous.
metallurgy
metallurgy (n)
The art or science of extracting a metal from ores, as by smelting.
metamorphosis
metamorphosis (n)
A passing from one form or shape into another.
metaphor
metaphor (n)
A figure of speech in which one object is likened to another, by speaking as if the other.
metaphysical
metaphysical (adj)
Philosophical.
metaphysician
metaphysician (n)
One skilled in metaphysics.
metaphysics
metaphysics (n)
The principles of philosophy as applied to explain the methods of any particular science.
mete
mete (v)
To apportion.
metempsychosis
metempsychosis (n)
Transition of the soul of a human being at death into another body, whether human or beast.
meticulous
meticulous (adj)
Over-cautious.
metonymy
metonymy (n)
A figure of speech that consists in the naming of a thing by one of its attributes.