Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈlɪstɪŋ/

a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order

"The listing of available jobs was updated daily."

adjective
/ˈlɪstləs/

lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

"She felt listless after working long hours without rest."

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noun
/ˈlɪtəni/

a long, repetitive, or tedious account or list; originally a form of prayer

"The politician gave a litany of promises during the campaign."

noun
/ˈlaɪtʃi/

a small oval pink-red tropical fruit with white translucent flesh and sweet taste

"The litchi has a rough pink shell that you peel to eat the sweet white fruit inside."

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liter

noun
/ˈlɪtə(r)/

a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter

"The recipe calls for two liters of water."

noun
/ˈlɪtərəsi/

the ability to read and write

"Literacy programs help reduce poverty in rural areas."

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noun
ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.

"Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions."

adjective
/ˈlɪtərəl/

taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration

"His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense."

adverb
/ˈlɪtərəli/

in a literal manner or sense; exactly

"He was literally running for three hours without stopping."

adjective
/ˈlɪtərɛri/

concerning the writing, study, or content of literature

"She is a well-known figure in the literary world."

adjective
/ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

able to read and write; educated; well-educated

"She is a very literate person who reads extensively."

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noun
/ˌlɪt.əˈrɑː.ti/

well-educated, literary, or scholarly people

"The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati."

noun
/ˈlɪtərətʃər/

written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit

"He studied English literature at university."

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lithe

/laɪð/

thin, supple, and graceful in movement

"The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins."

adjective
/ˈlaɪðsəm/

gracefully flexible and supple

"Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina."

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lithograph

noun
/ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

a print made by lithography, often artistic

"The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century."

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lithotype

noun
/ˈlɪθəˌtaɪp/

a printing surface or type made for lithography

"The printer used a lithotype to produce multiple copies of the design."

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litigant

noun
/ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

a person involved in a lawsuit

"The court summoned both litigants for the hearing."

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litigate

verb
/ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court

"The company decided to litigate the contract dispute."

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noun
/ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/

the process of taking legal action or resolving disputes in court

"The litigation lasted for over three years."

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litigious

adjective
/lɪˈtɪdʒəs/

prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally

"He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people."

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litotes

noun
/ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary

"Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes."

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litre

noun
/ˈliːtər/

a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters; commonly used to measure liquids

"She bought a litre of milk from the shop."

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litter

noun/verb
/ˈlɪtər/

rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish

"The park was full of litter after the festival."

adjective
/ˈlɪtl/

Small in size, amount, or degree.

"He drank a little water before going to bed."

adjective
/ˈlɪtərəl/

Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.

"The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species."

noun
/ˈlɪtərdʒi/

A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.

"The priest followed the liturgy during the Sunday mass."

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live

verb
/lɪv/

to be alive or to reside in a place

"They live in a small village near the river."

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noun
/ˈlaɪvlihʊd/

A means of securing the necessities of life.

"Fishing is the main livelihood of the villagers."

adjective
/ˈlaɪv.li/

full of life and energy; animated; cheerful

"The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books."

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liver

noun
/ˈlɪvər/

a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.

"The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body."

noun
/ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit

"The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market."

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noun
ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.

"Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security."

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livid

adjective
/ˈlɪvɪd/

Extremely angry; furious.

"She was livid when she found out about the betrayal."

noun/adjective
/ˈlɪvɪŋ/

the state of being alive; or a way of earning money

"He makes his living as a teacher."

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noun
ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˈstæn.dədz

The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.

"High living standards improve satisfaction."

noun
/ˈlɪzərd/

A small reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail, often found on walls or in gardens.

"A lizard crawled across the wall."

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load

noun/verb
/loʊd/

something that is carried or put into a container or vehicle

"The truck was carrying a heavy load of bricks."

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Loaf

noun
/loʊf/

a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit

"She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery."

noun
/ˈloʊfər/

A person who is lazy and avoids work; also a type of slip-on shoe.

"He was called a loafer because he never did his job properly."

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loam

noun
/loʊm/

A fertile soil of clay and sand containing humus.

"The farmer used loam to improve the fertility of the field."

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Loan

noun
/loʊn/

money that is borrowed and expected to be paid back with interest

"She took a loan from the bank to buy a house."

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loath

adjective
/loʊθ/

reluctant or unwilling to do something

"She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone."

verb
/loʊð/

to feel intense dislike or disgust for

"He absolutely loathes being late to meetings."

adjective
/ˈloʊð.səm/

causing hatred or disgust; repulsive

"The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room."

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lobby

noun
/ˈlɒbi/

a large open area near the entrance of a building; also a group trying to influence decisions.

"We met the manager in the hotel lobby before the meeting."

noun
/ˈlɒbstər/

a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell

"The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon."

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Local

adjective/noun
/ˈloʊkəl/

relating to a particular area or neighborhood

"We prefer buying fruits from the local market."

verb
/loʊˈkeɪt/

to find the exact position or place of something

"They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch."

noun
/loʊˈkeɪʃən/

a particular place or position

"This cafe is in a beautiful location near the lake."