Vocab LMNO

Wilton Vocab LMNO

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