1 laconic adj
using only a few words to say something
2 lassitude n
tiredness and lack of energy or interest [= weariness]
3 laud v
to praise someone or something
4 lethargic
5 levee n
a special wall built to stop a river flooding
6 levity n
lack of respect or seriousness when you are dealing with something serious [≠ gravity]
7 log
1 to make an official record of events, facts etc
All phone calls are logged.
2 to travel a particular distance or for a particular length of time, especially in a plane or ship:
The pilot has logged 1200 flying hours.
3 to cut down trees
log in/on phrasal verb
to do the necessary actions on a computer system that will allow you to begin using it
log off/out phrasal verb
to stop using a computer system by giving it particular instructions
8 loquacious adj
a loquacious person likes to talk a lot [= talkative]
9 lucid adj
1 expressed in a way that is clear and easy to understand:
You must write in a clear and lucid style.
2 able to understand and think clearly, used especially about someone who is not always able to do this:
In her more lucid moments the old lady would talk about her past.
—lucidly adverb:
He was lucidly aware of political realities.
—lucidity noun [uncountable]
10 magnanimity n
kind and generous, especially to someone that you have defeated:
magnanimously adverb
magnanimous adj
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