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leer

verb C2
/lɪr/

To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.

"He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable."

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leery

adjective C2
/ˈlɪəri/

Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.

"She was leery of investing in the new business."

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leeward

adjective C2
/ˈliːwərd/

On or toward the sheltered side away from the wind.

"They built their camp on the leeward side of the hill."

adverb/adjective C2
/lɪˈɡɑːtoʊ/

In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.

"The pianist played the passage legato, with each note flowing into the next."

noun C2
/ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/

skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks; deception or trickery

"The magician's legerdemain left the audience amazed."

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legionary

noun C2
/ˈliːdʒənəri/

a soldier in the Roman army

"Each legionary carried a shield and a short sword."

adjective C2
/ˈliːənaɪn/

Of or resembling a lion.

"His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd."

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let them theory

phrase C2
/lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.

"He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity."

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levee

noun C2
/ˈlɛvi/

An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.

"The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding."

adjective C2
/ˌlɛvəlˈhɛdɪd/

calm and sensible; showing good judgment.

"She remained levelheaded during the crisis."

noun C2
/lɪˈvaɪəθən/

a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.

"The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon."

verb C2
/ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.

"The magician made the table levitate during the show."

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verb C2
ˈlev.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ

Rising and hovering in the air, especially as a result of supernatural or magical power.

"The levitating structure is an engineering marvel."

Levity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈlɛvɪti/

Lightness of manner or speech, especially when inappropriate; lack of seriousness.

"His attempt to bring levity to the tense meeting was appreciated."

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lewd

adjective C2
/luːd/

Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.

"He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public."

noun C2
/ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfər/

A person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.

"The lexicographer spent years compiling the dictionary."

noun C2
/ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.

"Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge."

adjective C2
/ˈlaɪbələs/

containing or constituting a false published statement that damages a person's reputation

"The article was found to be libelous and had to be retracted."

noun C2
/ˈlɪbərəlɪst/

a person who supports liberal ideas and principles

"He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights."

libertine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.

"The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France."

adjective C2
/lɪˈbɪdənəs/

Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.

"The play was criticized for its libidinous characters."

noun C2
/lɪˈbrɛtoʊ/

The text of an opera or other long vocal work.

"She studied the libretto before attending the opera performance."

adjective C2
/laɪˈsɛnʃəs/

Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.

"The novel was criticized for its licentious themes."

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licit

adjective C2
/ˈlɪsɪt/

Permitted by law or by rules; legal.

"The trade of certain goods is licit under international law."

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liege

noun C2
/liːdʒ/

A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.

"The knight pledged loyalty to his liege."

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lien

noun C2
/liːən/

A legal right to keep possession of property until a debt is paid.

"The bank placed a lien on the house until the mortgage was cleared."

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lier

noun C2
/ˈlaɪər/

a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar

"No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier."

noun C2
/ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/

A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.

"The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding."

adjective C2
/ˈlɪɡ.ni.əs/

having the texture or appearance of wood; woody

"The ligneous stem supported the heavy flowers."

LignoSat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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LignoSat

noun C2
ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt

A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.

"LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space."

lilliputian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.

"The model village was filled with lilliputian houses."

adjective C2
/ˈlɪmbər/

Flexible and agile in body or movement.

"Dancers need to stay limber to perform well."

noun C2
/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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limn

verb C2
/lɪm/

to depict or describe something vividly in words or art.

"The author limned the beauty of the countryside."

limpid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈlɪmpɪd/

Clear and transparent, easily understood.

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

noun C2
/ˈlɪniəmənt/

A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.

"Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth."

noun (plural) C2
/ˈlɪniəmənts/

The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.

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

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lingo

noun C2
/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 C2
/ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/

A language, especially one used for communication among people.

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

adjective C2
/ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

Relating to the tongue or speech.

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

noun C2
/ˈlɪnəmənt/

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

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

noun C2
/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 C2
/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."

verb C2
/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."

lipogenesis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/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 C2
/ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

a substance that causes something to become liquid

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

verb C2
/ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

to make or become liquid

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

adjective C2
/ˈlɪsəm/

Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.

"The dancer moved with a lissome elegance."

litany definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈlɪtəni/

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

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

literati definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌlɪt.əˈrɑː.ti/

well-educated, literary, or scholarly people

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