Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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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."

noun
/ˈlɒkətɪv/

a grammatical case indicating location or place

"In Latin, the locative case is used to indicate location."

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loch

noun
/lɒx/

a lake or sea inlet, especially in Scotland

"Tourists visit Loch Ness to search for the legendary monster."

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Lock

verb, noun
/lɒk/

to fasten something securely with a key or device; a fastening device

"Please lock the door when you leave."

Locket definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Locket

noun
/ˈlɒk.ɪt/

a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck

"She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket."

noun
/ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

movement or the ability to move from one place to another

"Walking is the most common form of human locomotion."

noun
/ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.

"The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum."

Locust definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈloʊ.kəst/

a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops

"The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field."

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lode

noun
/loʊd/

A rich source of something, often a vein of valuable metal in the earth.

"The miners discovered a rich lode of silver."

noun
/ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.

"The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house."

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loft

noun
/lɒft/

An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.

"She converted the old loft into a modern studio."

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Lofty

adjective
/ˈlɒf.ti/

Of great height; elevated in character or style; noble.

"He set himself the lofty goal of ending poverty."

Log definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Log

noun, verb
/lɒɡ/

A part of the trunk or a large branch of a tree that has fallen or been cut off; also to record information systematically.

"The workers carried a heavy log to the truck."

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logic

noun
/ˈlɒdʒɪk/

Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.

"Her argument was based on sound logic."

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adjective
/ˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.

"It was the only logical conclusion to the problem."

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logician

noun
/ləˈdʒɪʃən/

A person skilled in logic and reasoning.

"Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history."

Logistics definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks/

Supply chain management or operation, managing the flow of goods, services or information efficiently.

"The company improved its logistics to speed up deliveries."

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logo

noun
/ˈləʊɡəʊ/

a symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.

"The company's logo was redesigned to reflect its new image."

verb
/ˈlɔɪtər/

To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.

"The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop."

noun
/ˈlɔɪtərər/

A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.

"The police questioned the loiterer outside the store."

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loll

verb
/lɑːl/

To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.

"He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work."

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livid

adjective
/ˈlɪvɪd/

Extremely angry; furious.

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

noun
/ˈkɪləˌwɒt/

a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts

"The generator produces ten kilowatts of electricity."

noun
/kɪˈlɒmɪtər/ or /ˈkɪləˌmiːtər/

a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters

"The village is about five kilometers away from the town."

noun
/ˈkɪləˌliːtər/

a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters

"The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water."

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kilogram

noun
/ˈkɪləɡræm/

the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams

"The bag of rice weighs five kilograms."

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kiln

noun
/kɪln/

a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for firing pottery or bricks

"The potter placed the clay pots into the kiln for firing."

noun
/ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/

a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others

"Don’t be a killjoy at the party."

noun
/ˈkɪlɪŋ/

the act of causing death, especially deliberately

"The movie depicts the brutal killing of the villagers."

noun
/ˈkɪlər/

A person or thing that kills.

"The police caught the killer last night."

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kill

verb
/kɪl/

To cause the death of a person, animal, or living thing.

"The hunter killed a deer."

noun
/ˈkɪdni/

a pair of organs in the body that remove waste products from the blood and balance bodily fluids

"The kidney plays a crucial role in filtering waste from the bloodstream."

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kidnap

verb
/ˈkɪdnæp/

to take someone away illegally by force, often for ransom

"The criminals planned to kidnap the wealthy businessman."

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kid

noun
/kɪd/

A child or young person.

"The kid was playing in the park."

Kick definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Kick

verb
/kɪk/

To strike or hit with the foot.

"He kicked the ball into the goal."

keystone species definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈkiː.stəʊn ˈspiː.ʃiːz

A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.

"Wolves are a keystone species that regulate prey populations."

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keyboard

noun
/ˈkiːbɔːrd/

a set of keys used to operate a computer, typewriter, or similar device for inputting text and commands

"She typed the report quickly on her keyboard."

Key definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Key

noun
/kiː/

A small piece of shaped metal used to open or close locks, or something crucial and essential.

"She lost the key to her apartment."

Kettle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈket.əl/

a container with a lid, spout, and handle, used for boiling water

"The kettle is boiling on the stove."

ketogenesis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˌkiː.təʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.

"Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets."

noun
/ˈketʃ.ʌp/

a thick sauce made chiefly from tomatoes, vinegar, and spices

"She squeezed some ketchup on her french fries before eating them."

noun
/ˈker.ə.siːn/

a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems

"The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages."

noun
/ˈkɜːrnəl/

the central, most important part of something; the edible part of a nut or seed

"The kernel of the argument was about fairness."

noun
/ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/

a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck

"She wore a red kerchief on her head."

noun
/ˈken.əl/

a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs

"The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard."

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ken

noun
/kɛn/

one's range of knowledge or understanding

"Quantum physics is beyond my ken."

noun
/ˈkiːpˌseɪk/

An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.

"She gave me a small locket as a keepsake of our friendship."

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justice

noun
/ˈdʒʌstɪs/

the quality of being fair and reasonable; the administration of the law

"The victims are still waiting for justice."