Longstanding
(adjective)
of long duration
There has been a longstanding tradition to divide early history into
periods according
to the hard materials such as stone, cooper, bronze, and iron, from
which cutting tools
and weapons were made.
Loom (verb)
to be imminent–about to occur at any moment, being or occurring in the
time ahead
At no time has this enormous growth of medical costs loomed larger as a
social question
than now.
Loophole (noun)
a means of escape; especially : an ambiguity or omission in the text
through which the
intent of a statute, contract, or obligation may be evaded
Consumer advocates have worried that the list would be laden with
loopholes without
the support of the FCC, which oversees the nation's telephone
system.
Looter (noun)
one who seizes and carries away by force especially in war
The cases were not found until last week because the basement of the
bank was flooded,
possibly deliberately by bank officials as a way to protect the
treasures from looters.
Lose touch (verb)
to depart from reality; to not have regular contact with someone or
something
Most people have observed mild dissociative episodes in which they lose
touch with
their surroundings.
Lumbering (noun)
lacking dexterity and grace in physical movement
Tom Keith, although a lumbering sort of character, is quite effective
as a steel worker.
Luminescent (adjective)
the natural emission of light by an insect or animal
Most of the squid on which whales prey are luminescent.
Lure (verb)
to beguile or draw into a wrong or foolish course of action
As a way to lure their prey, coyotes will often act playful to small
dogs and cats.
Lynch (verb)
the act of putting a person to death without a legal trial
Ironically, the practice of lynching got its name from William Lynch,
who was a law-
abiding citizen.
Lyricism (noun)
something likened to verse, as in form or style
Her gift in lyricism is what has helped her to successfully write
pop-music songs.
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