Intermediate Vocabulary Words

Lucrative describes something that produces a great deal of profit or financial gain.

Ludicrous means so absurd or ridiculous that it is amusing.

Lugubrious describes someone or something that is excessively mournful or gloomy, often exaggeratedl...

To lull is to calm, pacify, or soothe, often into a false sense of security. It can also refer to a ...

A lullaby is a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep.

Lumber is timber that has been processed into beams and planks for construction. It can also mean to...

Lumbering describes movement that is slow, clumsy, and heavy. It can also refer to the industry of h...

A luminary is a person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field; also ref...

Luminosity is the quality of being bright or shining, particularly the intensity of light emitted by...

Luminous means emitting or reflecting light, especially in the dark; can also describe something unu...

A lump is a compact mass of a substance, often irregular in shape. It can also refer to a protuberan...

Lunar relates to the moon, its phases, or its influence.

A lunatic is a person who behaves irrationally or with extreme recklessness; historically used to de...

To attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage.

Showing something unpleasant in a shocking and vivid way; also, excessively bright or gaudy.

To hide in a place, often with malicious intent or in wait for an opportunity.

Intense sexual desire or craving; also, a strong desire for something.

A gentle sheen or soft glow, especially on a surface; also, a general radiance or brilliance.

British spelling of 'luster'; a gentle shine or radiance; also, a state of honor or distinction.

Having a strong, reflective shine; radiant or glossy.

Richly abundant in growth; lush, especially in vegetation; also, (of hair or foliage) thick and heal...

Extremely comfortable or elegant, especially in a way that is costly or indulgent.

Great comfort, elegance, or pleasure, especially beyond what is usual or necessary.

A short poem expressing personal emotions; also, the words of a song.

A person who writes the words to songs.

The power of apparently influencing events by supernatural means; also, an art of illusion.

Having the qualities of magic; mysteriously wonderful or enchanting.

A person who performs magic tricks, often for entertainment.

A civil officer who administers the law, especially a judge in a lower court.

A chemical element; a silvery-white metal used in alloys and as a reducing agent in chemical product...

Having the properties of a magnet; powerfully attractive or charismatic.

The force exerted by a magnetic field; also, personal charm or attraction.

To make a material magnetic; to excite or attract strongly.

The region around a planet where its magnetic field dominates the effects of charged particles from ...

The quality of being magnificent; splendor or impressiveness.

Impressive, beautiful, or grand in appearance or character.

To make something appear larger, especially with a lens; to increase the importance or visibility of...

The size or scale of something; in science, a measure of brightness or strength, such as in earthqua...

The main spring that powers a clock or watch; metaphorically, a chief source of motivation or energy...

The process of keeping something in good condition or preserving it.

A tall cereal plant that produces large ears of corn, widely cultivated as a food crop.

Having a dignified, grand, or stately quality that inspires awe.

The quality of being majestic; also used as a formal title for a king or queen.

The greater number or part of something; more than half.

The composition or structure of something; also refers to cosmetics applied to the face.

A disease or illness; figuratively, a major problem or weakness.

A curse or utterance intended to bring harm or misfortune.

An instance of breakdown or failure to function correctly.

The intention or desire to cause harm to another.

Causing or intended to cause harm; deliberately harmful.

To speak of maliciously; to defame or slander someone.

Tending to become worse or cause death; especially used to describe dangerous cancerous tumors.

A large enclosed building or complex containing many stores, restaurants, and often entertainment fa...

The quality of being able to be shaped or bent easily; also used figuratively to describe adaptabili...

Capable of being shaped or formed, often under pressure; also describes someone who is easily influe...

A hammer-like tool with a large head, often made of wood, rubber, or metal.

Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough food, or not getting the right balance of nutr...

A warm-blooded vertebrate animal that feeds its young with milk and usually has hair or fur.

Something extremely large or huge, or a prehistoric elephant-like animal with long fur and tusks.

An official order or commission to carry out a policy; also refers to authority granted by election.