B1 noun
C2 adjective /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/
Languid
Meaning
lacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed; weak or faint
Example
After the long journey, she felt languid and needed to rest.
C2 adjective /luːd/
lewd
Meaning
Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.
Example
He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.
B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/
Leaflet
Meaning
a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free
Example
She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.
B1 noun /ˈleʒ.ər/
Leisure
Meaning
time when one is not working or occupied; free time used for enjoyment
Example
She enjoys reading books in her leisure time.
C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/
leviathan
Meaning
a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.
Example
The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon.
B2 noun /ˈlɔɪəlti/
loyalty
Meaning
a strong feeling of support or allegiance
Example
His loyalty to the company earned him great respect.
C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/
lilliputian
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
C2 adjective /laɪˈsɛnʃəs/
licentious
Meaning
Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.
Example
The novel was criticized for its licentious themes.
C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk
lethargic
Meaning
Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy
Example
After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.
B2 noun /ˈlɪz.ɚd/
Lizard
Meaning
a cold-blooded reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail
Example
A small lizard ran across the garden wall.
C2 adjective /ˈlaʊtɪʃ/
loutish
Meaning
Clumsy, rude, or aggressive in behavior.
Example
His loutish remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/
languor
Meaning
A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.
Example
The hot afternoon filled her with languor.
A2 noun /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
location
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
This cafe is in a beautiful location near the lake.
C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/
loiter
Meaning
To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.
Example
The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.
B2 noun, verb /laʊndʒ/
lounge
Meaning
A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.
Example
They lounged on the sofa after dinner.
A1 noun /laɪf/
life
Meaning
The existence of an individual human being or animal.
Example
Life is full of challenges and opportunities.
C2 noun /ˌlɪt.əˈrɑː.ti/
literati
Meaning
well-educated, literary, or scholarly people
Example
The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati.
C2 verb /leɪv/
lave
Meaning
To wash or bathe.
Example
She laved her face with cool water.
A1 noun /ˈlet.ər/
Letter
Meaning
a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; a written message, typically sent in an envelope
Example
She wrote a letter to her grandmother.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔːf.ti/
Lofty
Meaning
of great height; noble in character; elevated in style
Example
He has lofty ideals about making the world a better place.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/
littoral
Meaning
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
Example
The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.
C2 noun /ˈlɪnəmənt/
liniment
Meaning
A liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.
Example
He rubbed liniment on his sore muscles after the workout.
B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/
Lantern
Meaning
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
Example
We carried a lantern during our camping trip.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.ni.ənt/
Lenient
Meaning
tolerant; forgiving; merciful; not strict in punishment or judgment
Example
The teacher was lenient with students who submitted their homework late.
C2 adjective /ˈlæmbənt/
lambent
Meaning
glowing or flickering softly; having a gentle radiance
Example
The lambent light of the candle filled the room with warmth.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪbəl/
libel
Meaning
a published false statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false claims.
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/
lithograph
Meaning
a print made by lithography, often artistic
Example
The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century.
C2 noun /ˈluːkər/
lucre
Meaning
money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably
Example
He was motivated more by lucre than by duty.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/
Literate
Meaning
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
Example
She is a very literate person who reads extensively.
C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/
lecherous
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
B1 noun /lenz/
lens
Meaning
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it
Example
He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture.
C2 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/
landholder
Meaning
a person who owns land, especially in large amounts
Example
The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.
C2 adjective ˌlæb.əˈrɪn.θaɪn
labyrinthine
Meaning
Like a labyrinth; complicated and confusing; having many interconnected paths or passages.
Example
The old city streets were labyrinthine.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/
Ladle
Meaning
a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids
Example
Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌtaɪp/
lithotype
Meaning
a printing surface or type made for lithography
Example
The printer used a lithotype to produce multiple copies of the design.
B1 adjective /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/
limited
Meaning
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.
Example
Tickets for the concert are limited.
A1 verb /lʊk/
look
Meaning
to direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem
Example
Look at the beautiful sunset in the sky.
C1 noun /ˈledʒ.ər/
Ledger
Meaning
a book or other collection of financial accounts of a particular type
Example
The accountant updated the company ledger daily.
C2 noun /lɔːˈdeɪʃən/
laudation
Meaning
The act of praising or expressing approval.
Example
The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.
A2 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/
Luggage
Meaning
suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for traveling
Example
Please check your luggage at the airport counter.
A2 adjective /laɪt ɡriːn/
Light green
Meaning
a pale shade of green color; not dark green
Example
She wore a light green dress to the garden party.
C1 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəbl/
legible
Meaning
clear enough to read
Example
Her handwriting was barely legible.
B2 noun ˈlænd.mɑːk
landmark
Meaning
An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance; an important stage or turning point.
Example
The space restaurant is a landmark in innovation.
C1 noun /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/
locomotion
Meaning
movement or the ability to move from one place to another
Example
Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.
A1 adjective /ˈlɪtl/
little
Meaning
Small in size, amount, or degree.
Example
He drank a little water before going to bed.
B1 noun /ˈlɔː.jər/
Lawyer
Meaning
a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor
Example
She hired a lawyer to handle her case.
B1 noun /ˈlʌvər/
lover
Meaning
a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone
Example
She met her lover at the café every evening.
B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/
layout
Meaning
the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room
Example
The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.
B2 noun /læp/
Lap
Meaning
the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course
Example
The cat curled up comfortably in her lap while she read her book.
C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/
legislate
Meaning
to make or enact laws
Example
The government plans to legislate new safety standards.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/
literary
Meaning
concerning the writing, study, or content of literature
Example
She is a well-known figure in the literary world.
B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/
liquor
Meaning
Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.
Example
The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.
C2 noun ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt
LignoSat
Meaning
A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.
Example
LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.
A2 adjective /liːst/
Least
Meaning
smallest in amount or degree; minimal
Example
This is the least expensive option available.
C2 noun /ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/
legerdemain
Meaning
skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks; deception or trickery
Example
The magician's legerdemain left the audience amazed.
A2 adjective/adverb /laʊd/
loud
Meaning
Producing or capable of producing much noise.
Example
The music was too loud to concentrate.
C2 noun /ˈlæriət/
lariat
Meaning
A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.
Example
The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse.
B1 noun /lɪd/
Lid
Meaning
a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
Example
Please put the lid back on the jar.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/
Lime stone
Meaning
a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement
Example
The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.
C2 adjective /lɪˈtɪdʒəs/
litigious
Meaning
prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally
Example
He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people.
B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si
legacy
Meaning
An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.
Example
His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.
B1 noun /ˈlek.tʃər/
Lecture
Meaning
an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college
Example
The professor gave an interesting lecture on history.
B2 noun ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ
livestock farming
Meaning
The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.
Example
Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.
C1 verb /luːt/
loot
Meaning
to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos
Example
The rioters looted several shops during the protest.
C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/
lowly
Meaning
humble in status, position, or manner
Example
She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.
C1 verb, noun /lɜːrtʃ/
lurch
Meaning
to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger
Example
The bus lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes.
C1 noun /ləˈɡuːn/
lagoon
Meaning
A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sandbars or reefs.
Example
We swam in the calm waters of the lagoon.
B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/
liver
Meaning
a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.
Example
The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.
C2 adjective /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/
loquacious
Meaning
tending to talk a great deal; very talkative
Example
The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories.
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪbələs/
libelous
Meaning
containing or constituting a false published statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The article was found to be libelous and had to be retracted.
C2 adjective /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/
lamentable
Meaning
deserving to be criticized or regretted; unfortunate
Example
The team’s lamentable performance disappointed their fans.
B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/
Liquid
Meaning
a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil
Example
Water is a liquid at room temperature.
B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/
listener
Meaning
a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.
Example
She is a good listener who always understands others' problems.
B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/
legally
Meaning
in a way that is allowed by law
Example
He is legally responsible for his actions.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/
landfill
Meaning
a site where waste material is buried under the ground
Example
The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.
B2 noun /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/
legislation
Meaning
laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws
Example
The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.
B2 adjective /ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/
long-standing
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long period of time
Example
They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.
C2 verb ˈlev.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ
levitating
Meaning
Rising and hovering in the air, especially as a result of supernatural or magical power.
Example
The levitating structure is an engineering marvel.
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/
long-time
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years
Example
She is a long-time friend of my family.
C2 noun /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/
lassitude
Meaning
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
Example
After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group.
C2 noun /laʊt/
lout
Meaning
An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.
Example
The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.
C1 verb /lʌl/
lull
Meaning
to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest
Example
The gentle music lulled the baby to sleep.
B2 noun/verb /ˈlɪtər/
litter
Meaning
rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish
Example
The park was full of litter after the festival.
A2 adjective /ˈleɪ.zi/
Lazy
Meaning
idle; unwilling to work; sluggish
Example
He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend.
C1 noun /ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/
Licensee
Meaning
a person or organization that holds a license to do something
Example
The licensee is responsible for following all regulations.
A2 noun /læmp/
Lamp
Meaning
a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil
Example
She turned on the reading lamp to illuminate her book.
A2 noun /leŋθ/
Length
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions
Example
The length of the table is two meters.
A1 adjective, noun, adverb, verb (past tense of leave) /lɛft/
left
Meaning
on or towards the side of the body that is to the west when facing north
Example
He turned left at the intersection.
C1 verb, adjective, noun /lɪmp/
limp
Meaning
to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.
Example
He limped after injuring his ankle.
C1 adjective /ˌloʊ ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
low-spirited
Meaning
feeling sad, depressed, or lacking enthusiasm
Example
He felt low-spirited after hearing the bad news.
C2 noun /leɪð/
lathe
Meaning
A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.
Example
The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.
B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/
logic
Meaning
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
Example
Her argument was based on sound logic.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.mən/
Layman
Meaning
a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject
Example
The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/
Lawlessness
Meaning
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
Example
The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.
C2 adjective /lɪˈbɪdənəs/
libidinous
Meaning
Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.
Example
The play was criticized for its libidinous characters.
A1 noun
Love
C2 verb /lɔːd/
laud
Meaning
To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
Example
The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.
C1 noun /lɒft/
loft
Meaning
An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.
Example
She converted the old loft into a modern studio.
C2 noun /ˈlɔɪtərər/
loiterer
Meaning
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
Example
The police questioned the loiterer outside the store.
A2 adjective /ˈlʌv.li/
Lovely
Meaning
beautiful; charming; delightful; attractive
Example
What a lovely day for a picnic!
C2 noun /loʊm/
loam
Meaning
Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.
Example
Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrsəni/
larceny
Meaning
The unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.
Example
He was arrested for committing larceny at the store.
B1 noun /ˈlæftər/
laughter
Meaning
the act or sound of laughing
Example
The room was filled with laughter.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsəm/
lissome
Meaning
Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.
Example
The dancer moved with a lissome elegance.
B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən
limitation
Meaning
A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.
Example
Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/
laureate
Meaning
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
Example
The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.
A2 noun /ˈlɜrnɪŋ/
learning
Meaning
The process of gaining knowledge or skills through study or experience.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
C1 verb /ˈlɪbəreɪt/
liberate
Meaning
to set free from imprisonment, oppression, or restraint
Example
The army liberated the city from enemy control.
C2 noun /loʊd/
lode
Meaning
A rich source of something, often a vein of valuable metal in the earth.
Example
The miners discovered a rich lode of silver.
C2 noun /lɑːrˈʒes/
largess
Meaning
Generosity in giving gifts or money.
Example
The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors.
B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/
Lasting
Meaning
enduring for a long time; permanent; durable
Example
Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.
B1 noun /læk/
Lack
Meaning
the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage
Example
The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/
Limelight
Meaning
the focus of public attention; a bright light produced by heating a cylinder of lime
Example
The celebrity enjoyed being in the limelight.
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/
lineament
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
C1 adjective /ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/
Luminous
Meaning
bright; shining; emitting light; radiant
Example
The luminous stars filled the dark night sky.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmbər/
limber
Meaning
Flexible and agile in body or movement.
Example
Dancers need to stay limber to perform well.
B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/
Lentil
Meaning
a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating
Example
She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.
C1 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/
liberalism
Meaning
a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedoms, democracy, and equality
Example
Liberalism emphasizes freedom of speech and human rights.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪtʃi/
Litchi
Meaning
a small oval pink-red tropical fruit with white translucent flesh and sweet taste
Example
The litchi has a rough pink shell that you peel to eat the sweet white fruit inside.
B1 noun /loʊn/
Loan
Meaning
a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest
Example
He took a loan to buy a new car.