CEFR Level
a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
"She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights."
An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.
"The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully."
Able to cause death; deadly.
"The snake's venom is extremely lethal."
Feeling sluggish, drowsy, or lacking energy.
"After the long journey, he felt lethargic and went straight to bed."
A state of tiredness, lack of energy, or drowsiness.
"The hot weather caused a feeling of lethargy among the workers."
a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.
"He used a lever to lift the heavy stone."
To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.
"The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods."
the vocabulary of a language, a branch of knowledge, or a person
"The scientist used a specialized lexicon to describe the discovery."
the state of being legally responsible for something; something that acts as a disadvantage
"The company’s financial liability increased after the lawsuit."
communication or cooperation between people or groups for a smooth working relationship
"She works as a liaison between the company and its clients."
a published false statement that damages a person's reputation
"The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false claims."
a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedoms, democracy, and equality
"Liberalism emphasizes freedom of speech and human rights."
The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.
"The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments."
to set someone free from a situation, especially imprisonment or oppression
"The army liberated the city from enemy control."
the act of setting someone free from restrictions or oppression
"The country celebrated its liberation from colonial rule."
a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence
"The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity."
Sexual desire or drive.
"Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido."
a person or organization that holds a license to do something
"The licensee is responsible for following all regulations."
Instead of; in place of.
"He gave money in lieu of flowers."
Very similar to a real person, object, or scene; realistic.
"The wax figure was so lifelike that people thought it was a real person."
A tough band of tissue that connects bones at a joint.
"He tore a ligament in his knee while playing football."
cheerful, carefree, and not serious
"She gave a light-hearted speech at the party."
to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way
"He likened her voice to sweet music."
the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation
"The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother."
A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.
"The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn."
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."
the focus of public attention; a bright light produced by heating a cylinder of lime
"The celebrity enjoyed being in the limelight."
a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.
"The bride arrived in a white limousine."
to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.
"He limped after injuring his ankle."
Direct descent from an ancestor; family line.
"He traced his lineage back to medieval kings."
To stay in a place longer than necessary, often because of unwillingness to leave.
"The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen."
A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.
"She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently."
Relating to language or the scientific study of language.
"The study focused on the linguistic diversity of the region."
The scientific study of language and its structure.
"She decided to major in linguistics at university."
A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.
"She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner."
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."
Cash flow, financial fluidity.
"The company maintains high liquidity."
lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest
"She felt listless after working long hours without rest."
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."
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
"The company decided to litigate the contract dispute."
the process of taking legal action or resolving disputes in court
"The litigation lasted for over three years."
A means of securing the necessities of life.
"Fishing is the main livelihood of the villagers."
Extremely angry; furious.
"She was livid when she found out about the betrayal."
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."
reluctant or unwilling to do something
"She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone."
to feel intense dislike or disgust for
"He absolutely loathes being late to meetings."
movement or the ability to move from one place to another
"Walking is the most common form of human locomotion."
A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.
"The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum."
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
"The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field."
An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.
"She converted the old loft into a modern studio."
