irrational She was prey to irrational fears. jerk He jerked out the knife that was stuck in the wood. junction The hydro-power station stands at the junction of two rivers. leaflet He was standing at the door of the theatre handing out leaflets. legislator Most of the legislators followed the lead of the governor. liability If your liabilities exceed your assets, you may go bankrupt. linear The linear equation is so difficult that few pupils have worked it out.