SAT Vocabulary Words That Start With L

grueling; characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

lacking energy

using few words

lazy person; someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

complaint; express grief verbally

ridicule; ridicule with satire

lethargic; lacking spirit or liveliness

theft; the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

sluggishness; a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

inactive; potentially existing but not presently evident or realized

praise; praise, glorify, or honor

given generously or excessively

add yeast, cause to rise; cause to puff up with a leaven

speech; a speech that is open to the public

make laws; make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation

lawful and recognized as valid

indulgence; mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant

deadly; of an instrument of certain death

lacking energy; deficient in alertness or activity

landing place; a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)

lack of seriousness

impose; impose and collect

false and malicious statement; print slanderous statements against

forward-thinking; a person who favors reform and the protection of civil liberties

free from restriction or control

similarly; in like or similar manner

tiny; a very small person (resembling a Lilliputian)

remain; remain present although waning or gradually dying

lacking interest; lacking zest or vivacity

unwilling; unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

hate; find repugnant

elevated; of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

reasoning; the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference

based on reason and sound thinking

very talkative

clear and easy to understand

profitable; producing a sizeable profit

excessively gloomy

glowing; softly bright or radiant

hide; lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

abundant; marked by complexity and richness of detail