7001 - 8000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 42

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
liaison noun He served as out liaison with the French. means of communication between groups
limousine noun We used a limousine to go to the opera. luxurious auto driven by a chauffeur
linguistic adj. He possessed an excellent linguistic talent. the art of speaking or using language
liquidate verb We need to liquidate all of the store's goods. convert them into cash
literal adj. We must have a literal translation. exact or primary meaning of the words
longevity noun The Japanese are known for their longevity. long life
longitude noun Sailors must know their longitude. angular distance measured from England
loot noun The Vikings took much loot from England. valuables pillaged in time of war
loquacious adj. His reputation was that of a loquacious man. very talkative
lotion noun Ladies use lotion to smooth their skin. a medicated liquid