B2 noun
B2 adjective /liːn/
Lean
Meaning
thin; having little fat; weak
Example
He has a lean and muscular body.
B2 noun /ˈleɪbərər/
laborer
Meaning
a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill
Example
The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.
B2 noun /loʊf/
Loaf
Meaning
a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit
Example
She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/
Likewise
Meaning
in the same way; also; similarly
Example
She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.
B2 adjective /ˈles.ər/
Lesser
Meaning
smaller in amount; of lower importance; inferior
Example
He chose the lesser of two evils when making his decision.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.leɪ.di/
Landlady
Meaning
a woman who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a female property owner
Example
The friendly landlady provided fresh towels and showed us around the apartment.
B2 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/
loveable
Meaning
easy to love; endearing or charming
Example
The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.
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.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/
legally
Meaning
in a way that is allowed by law
Example
He is legally responsible for his actions.
B2 noun /lɪm/
limb
Meaning
an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree
Example
He broke a limb while climbing the tree.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/
Labourer
Meaning
a person who does unskilled physical work for wages
Example
The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/
Landlord
Meaning
a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner
Example
The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛŋθi/
lengthy
Meaning
long in duration or extent
Example
The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours.
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.
B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/
Legitimate
Meaning
lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable
Example
He has a legitimate reason for being late.
B2 noun /ˈledʒ.ənd/
Legend
Meaning
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person
Example
The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
Liberty
Meaning
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views
Example
The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.
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.
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, 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.
B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/
Lasting
Meaning
enduring for a long time; permanent; durable
Example
Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.
B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/
liter
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter
Example
The recipe calls for two liters of water.
B2 adjective /ˈliː.fi/
Leafy
Meaning
having many leaves; covered with leaves
Example
The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.
B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/
Leopard
Meaning
a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots
Example
The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.
B2 noun /ˈliːtər/
litre
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters; commonly used to measure liquids
Example
She bought a litre of milk from the shop.
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.
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 /ˈlæn.tərn/
Lantern
Meaning
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
Example
We carried a lantern during our camping trip.
B2 noun /laɪm/
Lime
Meaning
a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
Add a slice of lime to your drink.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/
Liberal
Meaning
open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking
Example
She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈlʌv.ə.bəl/
Lovable
Meaning
deserving of love; endearing; adorable
Example
The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to adopt it.
B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si
life expectancy
Meaning
The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.
Example
Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.
B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/
Loyal
Meaning
faithful; devoted; trustworthy
Example
He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.
B2 noun /ˈlɛtɪs/
lettuce
Meaning
a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches
Example
She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/
legislative
Meaning
relating to the making of laws
Example
The legislative body passed the new tax bill.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
lying
Meaning
the act of not telling the truth
Example
He was caught lying about his grades.
B2 adjective /ˈluː.nər/
Lunar
Meaning
relating to the moon; of or concerning the moon
Example
The lunar eclipse was visible last night.
B2 adjective /leɪm/
Lame
Meaning
unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing
Example
The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.
B2 noun /ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/
Lunar eclipse
Meaning
an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow
Example
We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.ɪŋ/
Landing
Meaning
the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase
Example
The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.
B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/
laser
Meaning
a device that emits a concentrated beam of light
Example
The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.
B2 noun /ˈlɒbi/
lobby
Meaning
a large open area near the entrance of a building; also a group trying to influence decisions.
Example
We met the manager in the hotel lobby before the meeting.
B2 noun /leɪs/
Lace
Meaning
a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening
Example
She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns.
B2 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/
longtime
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long time
Example
They are longtime friends who met in college.
B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/
Lavender
Meaning
a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
Example
The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/
Literacy
Meaning
the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area
Example
Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.
B2 noun /ˈlɔɪəlti/
loyalty
Meaning
a strong feeling of support or allegiance
Example
His loyalty to the company earned him great respect.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/
legendary
Meaning
remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known
Example
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlɒk.ɪt/
Locket
Meaning
a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck
Example
She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket.
B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/
Lazily
Meaning
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
Example
He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.
B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/
line-up
Meaning
a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order
Example
The coach announced the team line-up before the match.
B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/
Lotus
Meaning
a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.
B2 noun ˈlɒŋ tɜːm ˈmɛm.ər.i
Long-term memory
Meaning
Such memory that remains stored in the brain for a long time
Example
Repeated practice helps transfer information into long-term memory.
B2 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/
listing
Meaning
a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order
Example
The listing of available jobs was updated daily.
B2 noun /ˈleð.ər/
Leather
Meaning
animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use
Example
He bought a leather jacket from the store.
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.
B2 verb /lɪk/
lick
Meaning
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
Example
The cat licked its paws clean.
B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ
leverage
Meaning
The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.
Example
Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.
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 adjective /lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/
large-scale
Meaning
involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area
Example
The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets.
B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts
literacy rates
Meaning
The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.
Example
Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.
B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz
laboratories
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.
Example
Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.
B2 noun /lɔːɡ/
Log
Meaning
a piece of a dead or felled tree trunk or branch, especially one stripped of bark
Example
They sat on a log by the campfire.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/
linear
Meaning
Arranged in or extending along a straight line.
Example
The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/
likelihood
Meaning
the chance or probability of something happening
Example
There is a strong likelihood of rain tomorrow.
B2 verb lɔːntʃt
launched
Meaning
Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.
Example
The satellite was launched successfully.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/
Land lord
Meaning
a person who owns property and rents it to tenants
Example
The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/
literal
Meaning
taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration
Example
His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/
livestock
Meaning
farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit
Example
The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.
B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/
lacking
Meaning
not having enough of something; missing
Example
His report was lacking in detail.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/
lighten
Meaning
to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious
Example
A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.
B2 adjective /ˈlætər/
latter
Meaning
the second of two people or things mentioned
Example
Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.
B2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/
luxurious
Meaning
extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense
Example
They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs/
Lioness
Meaning
an adult female lion
Example
The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger.
B2 noun /liːk/
Leek
Meaning
vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion
Example
The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.
B2 noun /liːk/
Leak
Meaning
a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally
Example
There is a leak in the water pipe.
B2 noun /ˈlɪn.ən/
linen
Meaning
A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.
Example
She bought new linen curtains for the living room.
B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/
logic
Meaning
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
Example
Her argument was based on sound logic.
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/
lightly
Meaning
gently or with little force or weight
Example
She touched the baby’s hand lightly.
B2 noun /lʌŋ/
Lung
Meaning
either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing
Example
Smoking can cause serious damage to your lungs.
B2 noun
Longing
B2 noun /ˈlɒtəri/
lottery
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.
Example
He won a car in the national lottery.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/
Licence
Meaning
a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade
Example
You need a driving licence to operate a car.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/
Liable
Meaning
legally responsible; accountable; obligated
Example
The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.
B2 verb /liːp/
leap
Meaning
to jump high or far; to move quickly with large steps
Example
The cat leaped onto the table.
B2 noun /ˈlʊkɪŋ ɡlæs/
Looking glass
Meaning
a mirror; a piece of glass that reflects images
Example
She looked at herself in the looking glass.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/
liner
Meaning
A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.
Example
The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.
B2 noun /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/
legitimacy
Meaning
the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful
Example
The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.
B2 adjective ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl
logical
Meaning
Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.
Example
Logical circuits ensure effective computation.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/
lineup
Meaning
a group of people or things arranged in a sequence
Example
The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈlætɪn/
latin
Meaning
the language of ancient Rome; relating to Latin culture or language
Example
Many English words are derived from Latin.
B2 noun /liːɡ/
league
Meaning
An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
Example
Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.
B2 noun ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˈstæn.dədz
living standards
Meaning
The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.
Example
High living standards improve satisfaction.
B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks
Logistics
Meaning
The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.
Example
Logistics ensures timely delivery.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/
lifetime
Meaning
The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.
Example
She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.
B2 noun /ˈlɒbstər/
Lobster
Meaning
a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell
Example
The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon.
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 noun /lɔːntʃ/
Launch
Meaning
a large motorboat or a boat used to transport people and goods
Example
We took a launch to cross the river.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/
lifelong
Meaning
Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.
Example
They remained lifelong friends.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/
Laziness
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
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.
B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/
learned
Meaning
having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching
Example
She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.
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.