CEFR Level
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
"He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable."
Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.
"She was leery of investing in the new business."
On or toward the sheltered side away from the wind.
"They built their camp on the leeward side of the hill."
In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.
"The pianist played the passage legato, with each note flowing into the next."
skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks; deception or trickery
"The magician's legerdemain left the audience amazed."
a soldier in the Roman army
"Each legionary carried a shield and a short sword."
Of or resembling a lion.
"His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd."
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."
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."
calm and sensible; showing good judgment.
"She remained levelheaded during the crisis."
a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.
"The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon."
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
"The magician made the table levitate during the show."
Rising and hovering in the air, especially as a result of supernatural or magical power.
"The levitating structure is an engineering marvel."
Lightness of manner or speech, especially when inappropriate; lack of seriousness.
"His attempt to bring levity to the tense meeting was appreciated."
Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.
"He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public."
A person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.
"The lexicographer spent years compiling the dictionary."
The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.
"Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge."
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."
a person who supports liberal ideas and principles
"He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights."
A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.
"The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France."
Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.
"The play was criticized for its libidinous characters."
The text of an opera or other long vocal work.
"She studied the libretto before attending the opera performance."
Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.
"The novel was criticized for its licentious themes."
Permitted by law or by rules; legal.
"The trade of certain goods is licit under international law."
A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.
"The knight pledged loyalty to his liege."
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."
a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar
"No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier."
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."
having the texture or appearance of wood; woody
"The ligneous stem supported the heavy flowers."
A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.
"LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space."
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
"The model village was filled with lilliputian houses."
Flexible and agile in body or movement.
"Dancers need to stay limber to perform well."
a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).
"She recited a funny limerick at the party."
to depict or describe something vividly in words or art.
"The author limned the beauty of the countryside."
Clear and transparent, easily understood.
"The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly."
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
"Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth."
The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.
"The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern."
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."
A language, especially one used for communication among people.
"English has become a global lingua for business and science."
Relating to the tongue or speech.
"The dentist examined the patient's lingual surface of the teeth."
A liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.
"He rubbed liniment on his sore muscles after the workout."
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."
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."
to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention
"The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery."
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."
a substance that causes something to become liquid
"The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment."
to make or become liquid
"The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes."
Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.
"The dancer moved with a lissome elegance."
a long, repetitive, or tedious account or list; originally a form of prayer
"The politician gave a litany of promises during the campaign."
well-educated, literary, or scholarly people
"The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati."
