late–laundry Vocabulary (L Words) – Meanings & Synonyms

late

GeneralA1

Meaning: Occurring after the expected time.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He arrived late to the meeting.

Category: General

Synonyms:

tardy
delayed

Antonyms:

early
punctual

latecomer

GeneralB1

Meaning: A person who arrives late.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The latecomer missed the beginning of the show.

Category: General

Synonyms:

arriver
delinquent

lately

GeneralA2

Meaning: Recently; in the near past.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: I haven't seen her lately.

Category: General

Synonyms:

recently
lately

late-night

GeneralB1

Meaning: Occurring late in the evening.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: They had a late-night snack.

Category: General

Synonyms:

nighttime
evening

latent

GeneralC1

Meaning: Existing but not yet developed or manifest.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He has a latent talent for music.

Category: General

Synonyms:

hidden
dormant

Antonyms:

active
manifest

later

GeneralA2

Meaning: At a time in the future; afterward.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: We can discuss this later.

Category: General

Synonyms:

afterward
subsequently

Antonyms:

earlier
before

lateral

GeneralC1

Meaning: Relating to the side; sideways.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He made a lateral move in his career.

Category: General

Synonyms:

side
horizontal

Antonyms:

vertical
upright

lateral Thinking

EducationC2

Meaning: A way of thinking that seeks creative solutions to problems.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Lateral thinking can lead to innovative ideas.

Category: Education › Problem Solving

Synonyms:

creative thinking
out-of-the-box thinking

latest

GeneralA2

Meaning: Most recent; the newest.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Have you seen the latest movie?

Category: General

Synonyms:

most recent
newest

Antonyms:

oldest
earliest

latex

ScienceB2

Meaning: A natural rubber used in various products.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The gloves are made of latex.

Category: Science › Materials

Synonyms:

rubber
elastic

lathe

TechnologyC1

Meaning: A machine for shaping wood or metal.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He used a lathe to create the wooden bowl.

Category: Technology › Machinery

Synonyms:

machine
tool

lather

GeneralB2

Meaning: To form a frothy mass of bubbles, usually with soap.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Lather the soap before applying it to your skin.

Category: General

Synonyms:

foam
froth

Latin

LanguageC2

Meaning: An ancient language originally spoken by the Romans.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Latin is the basis for many modern languages.

Category: Language › Ancient Languages

Synonyms:

language
tongue

Latin American

GeographyB2

Meaning: Relating to countries in the Americas where Romance languages are spoken.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Latin American culture is diverse and vibrant.

Category: Geography › Regions

Synonyms:

Hispano-American
Ibero-American

Latino

CultureB2

Meaning: A person of Latin American origin or descent.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Many Latino communities celebrate their heritage.

Category: Culture › Ethnicity

Synonyms:

Hispanic
Latina

latitude

GeographyB2

Meaning: The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The latitude of Paris is approximately 48.9° N.

Category: Geography › Coordinates

Synonyms:

geographical coordinate
position

latrine

GeneralB2

Meaning: A toilet, especially in a camp or military setting.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The soldiers used a latrine during their training.

Category: General

Synonyms:

toilet
restroom

latte

FoodA2

Meaning: A coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I ordered a latte at the café.

Category: Food › Beverages

Synonyms:

coffee
beverage

latter

GeneralB2

Meaning: Referring to the second of two things mentioned.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.

Category: General

Synonyms:

second
last

Antonyms:

former
first

latter-day

ReligionC2

Meaning: Relating to a later period, especially in a historical context.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The latter-day saints have a unique belief system.

Category: Religion › History

Synonyms:

modern
recent

latterly

GeneralC1

Meaning: In recent times; lately.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: Latterly, he has been more active in the community.

Category: General

Synonyms:

recently
lately

lattice

ArchitectureC2

Meaning: A structure made of crossed strips of material, often used in gardens or architecture.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The garden had a beautiful lattice for climbing plants.

Category: Architecture › Structures

Synonyms:

framework
grid

latticed

ArchitectureC2

Meaning: Having a structure of crossed strips or bars.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The latticed window allowed light to filter through.

Category: Architecture › Structures

Synonyms:

gridded
crossed

latticework

ArchitectureC2

Meaning: A framework made of crossed strips, often decorative.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The latticework on the fence added charm to the garden.

Category: Architecture › Design

Synonyms:

framework
design

laud

ArtsC2

Meaning: To praise highly, especially in a public context.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The critics laud the artist's new exhibition.

Category: Arts › Criticism

Synonyms:

praise
commend

Antonyms:

criticize
disparage

laudable

GeneralC1

Meaning: Deserving praise; commendable.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Her efforts to help the community are laudable.

Category: General

Synonyms:

commendable
praiseworthy

Antonyms:

blameworthy
disgraceful

laudatory

ArtsC2

Meaning: Expressing praise or commendation.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The laudatory review highlighted the film's strengths.

Category: Arts › Criticism

Synonyms:

praising
complimentary

Antonyms:

critical
disparaging

laugh

GeneralA1

Meaning: To make sounds of amusement or joy.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They laughed at the funny joke.

Category: General

Synonyms:

giggle
chuckle

Antonyms:

cry
sorrow

laughable

GeneralB2

Meaning: So ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His excuse was laughable.

Category: General

Synonyms:

ridiculous
absurd

Antonyms:

serious
sensible

laughing gas

MedicineC1

Meaning: Nitrous oxide, used as an anesthetic and for recreational purposes.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The dentist used laughing gas during the procedure.

Category: Medicine › Anesthesia

Synonyms:

nitrous oxide
anesthetic

laughing Stock

GeneralC2

Meaning: A person or thing that is the subject of ridicule.

Part of speech: noun

Example: After the mistake, he became the laughing stock of the office.

Category: General

Synonyms:

object of ridicule
butt of jokes

laughter

GeneralA1

Meaning: The sound of laughing; a feeling of joy.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her laughter filled the room.

Category: General

Synonyms:

giggle
chuckle

launch

TechnologyB1

Meaning: to start or set in motion

Part of speech: verb

Example: They plan to launch the new product next month.

Category: Technology

Meaning 2: to send a spacecraft or missile into the air

Example: The rocket will launch at dawn.

Phrase: launch into

Phrase example: She decided to launch into a new project.

Synonyms:

initiate
start

Antonyms:

terminate
stop

launch into

GeneralB2

Meaning: to begin something energetically

Part of speech: phrase

Example: He launched into a long explanation.

Category: General

Synonyms:

dive into
embark on

launch pad

TechnologyC1

Meaning: a platform for launching rockets

Part of speech: noun

Example: The launch pad was cleared for the next mission.

Category: Technology

Synonyms:

launching pad
platform

launching pad

TechnologyC1

Meaning: a platform from which a rocket or spacecraft is launched

Part of speech: noun

Example: The rocket was on the launching pad, ready for takeoff.

Category: Technology

Synonyms:

launch site
platform

launder

GeneralB1

Meaning: to wash and iron clothes

Part of speech: verb

Example: I need to launder my shirts before the trip.

Category: General

Synonyms:

wash
clean

laundrette

GeneralB1

Meaning: a self-service laundry

Part of speech: noun

Example: I went to the laundrette to wash my clothes.

Category: General

Synonyms: laundromat

laundromat

GeneralB1

Meaning: a place where you can wash and dry clothes using machines

Part of speech: noun

Example: I took my laundry to the laundromat.

Category: General

Synonyms: laundrette

laundry

GeneralA2

Meaning: clothes that need to be washed

Part of speech: noun

Example: I have a basket of laundry to do.

Category: General

Meaning 2: the act of washing clothes

Example: Doing laundry is part of my weekend routine.

Synonyms:

washing
clothes

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