by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Leach means to remove a chemical, a metal, etc. from a substance by the action of a liquid passing through the substance: “Lemon can leach certain stains from clothes if rubbed on them.” Leech, on the other hand, has the following meanings:- 1. Any of...
by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Laudable means meriting praise and worthy comment: “Her performance in the film was so laudable and convincing that it fetched her the national award.” Laudatory , on the other hand, means expressing praise or commendation: “Laudatory remarks of the...
by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Lather is the soapy foam that is created when soap is agitated in water: “In winter hot water should be used to create a lather to shave because soap doesn’t lather well with cold water.” Leather , on the other hand, means animal skin that has been...
by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Lath means thin slats of wood fastened to major uprights in a building to create the foundation for applying plaster, tiles, etc.: “Two laborers held the lath against the wall to help the mason to plaster it with cement.” Lathe, on the other hand, means a...
by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Lateral means related to or coming from the side: “The gardener is pruning the lateral branches of the trees to give them a beautiful look.” Literal , on the other hand, means sticking to the typical, most common meaning or definition: “A translator...
by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Lascivious means wanton, lewd, or demonstrating behavior that others may consider improper: “The lascivious actions of the dancing girl at the marriage party proved the young boys so much that many of them mounted the stage to dance with her.” Licentious...
