Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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limb

noun
/lɪm/

an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree

"He broke a limb while climbing the tree."

adjective
/ˈlɪmbər/

Flexible and agile in body or movement.

"Dancers need to stay limber to perform well."

noun
/ˈlɪmboʊ/

A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.

"The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn."

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Lime

noun
/laɪm/

a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice

"Add a slice of lime to your drink."

noun
/ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement

"The ancient building was made of limestone blocks."

noun
/ˈlaɪm.laɪt/

the focus of public attention; a bright light produced by heating a cylinder of lime

"The celebrity enjoyed being in the limelight."

noun
/ˈlɪmərɪk/

a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).

"She recited a funny limerick at the party."

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Limit

noun, verb
/ˈlɪmɪt/

A point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend; to restrict.

"You should limit the amount of sugar you eat."

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noun
/ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/

a restriction or boundary that controls what is possible.

"The new system has several limitations."

adjective
/ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.

"Tickets for the concert are limited."

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limn

verb
/lɪm/

to depict or describe something vividly in words or art.

"The author limned the beauty of the countryside."

noun
/ˈlɪməˌziːn/

a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.

"The bride arrived in a white limousine."

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limp

verb, adjective, noun
/lɪmp/

to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.

"He limped after injuring his ankle."

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adjective
/ˈlɪmpɪd/

Clear and transparent, easily understood.

"The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly."

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line

noun, verb
/laɪn/

A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.

"People waited in a long line outside the theater."

noun; verb
/ˈlaɪnʌp/

a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order

"The coach announced the team line-up before the match."

Lineage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈlɪniɪdʒ/

Direct descent from an ancestor; family line.

"He traced his lineage back to medieval kings."

noun
/ˈlɪniəmənt/

A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.

"Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth."

noun (plural)
/ˈlɪniəmənts/

The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.

"The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern."

adjective
/ˈlɪniər/

Arranged in or extending along a straight line.

"The artist used linear perspective in his drawings."

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linen

noun
/ˈlɪn.ən/

A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.

"She bought new linen curtains for the living room."

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liner

noun
/ˈlaɪ.nər/

A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.

"The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday."

noun
/ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

a group of people or things arranged in a sequence

"The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians."

linger definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/ˈlɪŋ.ɡər/

To stay in a place longer than necessary, often because of unwillingness to leave.

"The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen."

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lingo

noun
/ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/

Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.

"The manual was written in technical lingo that confused the new employees."

noun
/ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/

A language, especially one used for communication among people.

"English has become a global lingua for business and science."

adjective
/ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

Relating to the tongue or speech.

"The dentist examined the patient's lingual surface of the teeth."

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linguist

noun
/ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.

"She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently."

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adjective
/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/

Relating to language or the scientific study of language.

"The study focused on the linguistic diversity of the region."

noun
/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

The scientific study of language and its structure.

"She decided to major in linguistics at university."

noun
/ˈlɪnəmənt/

A liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.

"He rubbed liniment on his sore muscles after the workout."

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link

noun, verb
/lɪŋk/

a connection between two things; to connect or associate

"The article includes a link to the official website."

noun
/lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing

"They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum."

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lint

noun
/lɪnt/

small soft fibers that come off cloth, often found in dryers or on clothes

"There was lint all over his black shirt after the wash."

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Lion

noun
/ˈlaɪən/

a large wild animal of the cat family that lives in Africa and Asia, known as the king of the jungle

"The lion roared loudly in the distance."

noun
/ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs/

an adult female lion

"The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger."

verb
/ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/

to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention

"The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery."

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Lip

noun
/lɪp/

either of the two soft edges of the mouth

"She smiled and bit her lower lip nervously."

lipogenesis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˌlaɪ.pəˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

The metabolic process of fat synthesis where excess carbohydrates are converted into fatty acids and stored as triglycerides.

"Excess carbohydrate intake promotes lipogenesis and fat storage."

noun
/ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

a substance that causes something to become liquid

"The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment."

verb
/ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

to make or become liquid

"The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes."

noun
/lɪˈkjʊər/

A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.

"She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner."

noun
/ˈlɪkwɪd/

a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like water or oil.

"Water is a clear liquid that is essential for life."

verb
/ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/

To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.

"The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors."

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noun
/lɪkˈwɪd.ə.ti/

The availability of liquid assets to a market or company.

"A business must maintain liquidity to cover expenses."

noun
/ˈlɪkər/

Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.

"The shop sells both beer and hard liquor."

adjective
/ˈlɪsəm/

Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.

"The dancer moved with a lissome elegance."

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List

noun, verb
/lɪst/

A series of names, items, or tasks written or printed together; also, to record or register items in such a way.

"She wrote a shopping list before going to the market."

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verb
/ˈlɪs.ən/

to pay attention to sound

"She loves to listen to classical music in the evenings."

noun
/ˈlɪsənər/

a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.

"She is a good listener who always understands others' problems."