6001 - 7000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 53

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
latch noun Yesterday the latch to the gate was left open. fastening for door or gate
laurel noun They placed a laurel on his head to honor him. a wreath of leaves
lavish adj. They prepared a lavish dinner for their friend. extravagant
verb The owner lavished great attention on his customer. give or bestow in abundance
ledge noun He sat carefully on the ledge and enjoyed the view. narrow shelf on a wall
legion noun The Roman army had legions of armed men. large numbers
legitimate adj. She became the legitimate owner of the house. lawful
lemonade noun They served us cold lemonade on that hot day. drink of lemon juice and water
lettuce noun We enjoy having a crisp lettuce salad. green leafy vegetable
lizard noun We saw a small green lizard run across the path. any of numerous reptiles