SAT Words - J, K, L

jubilant (adj.)

extremely joyful, happy

judicious (adj.)

having or exercising sound judgment

juxtaposition (n.)

the act of placing two things next to each other for implicit comparison

knell (n.)

the solemn sound of a bell, often indicating a death

kudos (n.)

praise for an achievement

laceration (n.)

a cut, tear

laconic (adj.)

terse in speech or writing

languid (adj.)

sluggish from fatigue or weakness

larceny (n.)

obtaining another's property by theft or trickery

largess (n.)

the generous giving of lavish gifts

latent (adj.)

hidden, but capable of being exposed

laudatory (adj.)

expressing admiration or praise

lavish

1. (adj.) given without limits; 2. (v.) to give without limits

legerdemain (n.)

deception, slight-of-hand

lenient (adj.)

demonstrating tolerance or gentleness

lethargic (adj.)

in a state of sluggishness or apathy

liability

1. (n.) something for which one is legally responsible, usually involving a disadvantage or risk; 2. (n.) a handicap, burden

libertarian (adj.)

advocating principles of liberty and free will

licentious (adj.)

displaying a lack of moral or legal restraints

limpid (adj.)

clear, transparent

linchpin (n.)

something that holds separate parts together

lithe (adj.)

graceful, flexible, supple

litigant (n.)

someone engaged in a lawsuit

lucid (adj.)

clear, easily understandable

luminous (adj.)

brightly shining

lurid (adj.)

ghastly, sensational