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libel
a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.
liaison
communication or cooperation which facilitates a close working relationship between people or organizations.
levity
humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect.
lesion
a region in an organ or tissue which has suffered damage through injury or disease, such as a wound, ulcer, abscess, or tumor.
legerdemain
skillful use of one's hands when performing conjuring tricks.
layman
a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.
laudable
(of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation.
lattice
a structure consisting of strips of wood or metal crossed and fastened together with square or diamond-shaped spaces left between, used as a screen or fence or as a support for climbing plants.
larceny
theft of personal property.
lament
a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
lampoon
publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm.
laconic
(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words.
lackadaisical
lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.
lacerated
(of flesh or skin) torn or deeply cut.
labyrinth
a complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze.
marginal
of secondary or minor importance; not central.
malcontents
a person who is dissatisfied and rebellious
mediated
intervene between people in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation
median
denoting or relating to a value or quantity lying at the midpoint of a frequency distribution of observed values or quantities, such that there is an equal probability of falling above or below it
malady
a disease or ailment
malevolent
having or showing a wish to do evil to others
malignant
deadly
manifesto
a public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate
merger
a combination of two things, especially companies, into one
mercenaries
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army
martyr
a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs
meander
wander at random
melee
a confused fight, skirmish, or scuffle
menagerie
a collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition
marauders
a person who marauds; a raider
maladjusted
failing or unable to cope with the demands of a normal social environment
maritime
connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity
mediocre
of only moderate quality; not very good
meticulous
showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
narcissism
excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance.
nautical
of or concerning sailors or navigation; maritime.
nefarious
(typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.
negate
nullify; make ineffective
nemesis
a long-standing rival; an archenemy.
neophyte
a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.
nepotism
the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.
neurotic
abnormally sensitive, obsessive, or anxious.
nihilism
the rejection of all religious and moral principles, in the belief that life is meaningless.
nirvana
a state of perfect happiness; an ideal or idyllic place.
nocturnal
done, occurring, or active at night.
nomad
a person who does not stay long in the same place; a wanderer.
nomenclature
a set or system of names or terms
nonpartisan
not biased or partisan, especially toward any particular political group.
nostalgia
a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations
objective
not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.
obliterate
destroy utterly; wipe out
obscure
not discovered or known about; uncertain
obsolete
no longer produced or used; out of date
obtrusive
noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome or intrusive way
obtuse
annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand
octave
a series of eight notes occupying the interval between (and including) two notes, one having twice or half the frequency of vibration of the other
ogle
stare at in a lecherous manner
ominous
giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious
omnipotent
(of a deity) having unlimited power; able to do anything
omnivorous
feeding on food of both plant and animal origin.
oncology
the study and treatment of tumors
opportunist
a person who exploits circumstances to gain immediate advantage rather than being guided by consistent principles or plans
optimum
most conducive to a favorable outcome; best
opaque
not able to be seen through; not transparent
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