A1 noun
C1 adjective /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/
lucrative
Meaning
Producing a great deal of profit; highly profitable or financially rewarding.
Example
The real estate business is highly lucrative in urban areas.
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.
B1 noun /ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/
Luxury
Meaning
the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain
Example
They enjoyed the luxury of a five-star hotel.
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.
A2 verb /lɪft/
lift
Meaning
to raise or move upward; to pick up
Example
He lifted the heavy box with effort.
C1 noun /ˈlænd.slaɪd/
Landslide
Meaning
a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff; an overwhelming victory in an election
Example
Heavy rains triggered a massive landslide that blocked the mountain highway.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.də.bəl/
laudable
Meaning
Deserving praise and admiration.
Example
Her efforts to help the poor are truly laudable.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈlaʊdli/
loudly
Meaning
in a way that produces a lot of sound; with a high volume
Example
He spoke loudly so everyone in the room could hear him.
C1 verb /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/
liquidate
Meaning
To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.
Example
The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors.
A2 noun /ˈleɪ.di/
Lady
Meaning
a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman
Example
The elderly lady crossed the street with the help of her walking stick.
C2 noun/verb /ˈlɛv.ən/
leaven
Meaning
a substance, typically yeast, that causes dough to rise; to permeate and modify
Example
A little yeast will leaven the bread dough.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/
lackluster
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
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.
C2 noun /laʊs/
Louse
Meaning
a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals
Example
The child had a louse in his hair.
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.
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.
B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks
Logistics
Meaning
The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.
Example
Logistics ensures timely delivery.
C1 noun /liːtʃ/
Leech
Meaning
an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends; metaphorically, a person who extorts profit from others
Example
The leech attached itself to his leg while swimming.
A1 noun /laɪt/
Light
Meaning
the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength
Example
Turn on the light, it's getting dark.
C2 noun /liːdʒ/
liege
Meaning
A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.
Example
The knight pledged loyalty to his liege.
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 /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.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːrdlɪŋ/
lordling
Meaning
A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.
Example
The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience.
C1 verb /luːt/
loot
Meaning
to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos
Example
The rioters looted several shops during the protest.
C2 adjective /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/
lamentable
Meaning
deserving to be criticized or regretted; unfortunate
Example
The team’s lamentable performance disappointed their fans.
C1 adjective /lʌʃ/
lush
Meaning
rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation
Example
The valley was filled with lush green fields.
C1 noun /læʃ/
Lash
Meaning
an eyelash; a sharp blow with a whip or rope; to strike forcefully
Example
She carefully applied mascara to make her lashes look longer and darker.
B1 noun /ləˈbɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/
Laboratory (Lab)
Meaning
a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsəm/
lissome
Meaning
Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.
Example
The dancer moved with a lissome elegance.
C1 noun /ˈlɪɡ.əmənt/
ligament
Meaning
A tough band of tissue that connects bones at a joint.
Example
He tore a ligament in his knee while playing football.
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.
C2 verb /lɪr/
leer
Meaning
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
Example
He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.
C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/
lackadaisical
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy
Example
His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.
C1 noun /ˈliːʒən/
lesion
Meaning
An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.
Example
The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully.
B1 noun /læd/
lad
Meaning
a boy or young man; a male youth
Example
The young lad helped his father in the shop.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/
linear
Meaning
Arranged in or extending along a straight line.
Example
The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.
C2 noun /læŋ'ɡʊər/
Langoor
Meaning
a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia
Example
The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits.
A2 noun /lɔː/
Law
Meaning
a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members
Example
Everyone must obey the law.
C1 adjective /ˌloʊ ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
low-spirited
Meaning
feeling sad, depressed, or lacking enthusiasm
Example
He felt low-spirited after hearing the bad news.
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/
Likewise
Meaning
in the same way; also; similarly
Example
She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.
B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/
lecturer
Meaning
a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university
Example
The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.
C2 adverb/adjective /lɪˈɡɑːtoʊ/
legato
Meaning
In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.
Example
The pianist played the passage legato, with each note flowing into the next.
C1 verb /ˈlaɪ.kən/
liken
Meaning
to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way
Example
He likened her voice to sweet music.
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 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.
A1 adverb /ˈleɪtər/
later
Meaning
At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.
Example
We will discuss the details later.
C1 noun ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti
liability
Meaning
The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a debt or financial obligation.
Example
The company's liabilities exceeded its assets.
A1 verb /læst/
last
Meaning
to continue to exist or happen for a period of time; to endure
Example
The meeting lasted for three hours.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/
Liable
Meaning
legally responsible; accountable; obligated
Example
The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.
C2 adjective /ˈlaʊtɪʃ/
loutish
Meaning
Clumsy, rude, or aggressive in behavior.
Example
His loutish remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
C1 adjective /ˈlɪstləs/
listless
Meaning
lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest
Example
She felt listless after working long hours without rest.
C1 verb /loʊð/
loathe
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or disgust for
Example
He absolutely loathes being late to meetings.
C2 adjective /ˈloʊð.səm/
Loathsome
Meaning
causing hatred or disgust; repulsive
Example
The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room.
C1 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən
litigation
Meaning
The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.
Example
The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.
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 /ˈlɪmboʊ/
limbo
Meaning
A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.
Example
The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.
C1 noun /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/
lexicon
Meaning
The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge; a collection of words and terms.
Example
A translator must have a vast lexicon of both languages.
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.
A1 noun, verb /laɪn/
line
Meaning
A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.
Example
People waited in a long line outside the theater.
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.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈlæksətɪv/
laxative
Meaning
A medicine or substance that stimulates bowel movements; tending to loosen or relieve constipation.
Example
The doctor prescribed a mild laxative for her condition.
C1 verb /lʌl/
lull
Meaning
to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest
Example
The gentle music lulled the baby to sleep.
C2 adjective /ˈliːənaɪn/
leonine
Meaning
Of or resembling a lion.
Example
His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd.
A2 noun /ˈlæd.ər/
Ladder
Meaning
a structure consisting of two upright parallel sides connected by rungs, used for climbing up or down
Example
He climbed the ladder to reach the books on the top shelf.
C2 noun /laɪər/
lyre
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/
languor
Meaning
A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.
Example
The hot afternoon filled her with languor.
C2 noun /ˈliː.vɪŋz/
Leavings
Meaning
things that have been left behind or remain; remnants or scraps
Example
The leavings from dinner were given to the dog.
B2 noun
Longing
C2 adjective /ləˈkɒnɪk/
laconic
Meaning
using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
Example
His laconic reply ended the conversation quickly.
A1 verb /lɪv/
live
Meaning
to have life; to reside in a particular place; to exist
Example
They live in a beautiful house by the lake.
B2 noun
Loop
C1 verb /ləˈmɛnt/
lament
Meaning
to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something
Example
She lamented the loss of her childhood home.
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.
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 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.
C1 verb /lætʃ/
latch
Meaning
to fasten or close something with a latch
Example
She latched the door before leaving the house.
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/
lexicography
Meaning
The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.
Example
Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge.
C2 adjective /lɪˈbɪdənəs/
libidinous
Meaning
Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.
Example
The play was criticized for its libidinous characters.
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.
C2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/
luxuriant
Meaning
abundant in growth or richly abundant
Example
The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.
A2 noun /ˈlɜrnɪŋ/
learning
Meaning
The process of gaining knowledge or skills through study or experience.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
B2 verb /lɪk/
lick
Meaning
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
Example
The cat licked its paws clean.
C2 adjective /ˈluː.ni/
Loony
Meaning
crazy; silly; mentally unstable
Example
His loony behavior made everyone laugh.
C1 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/
lopsided
Meaning
with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced
Example
The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.
B1 noun/verb /ˈleɪ.bər/
labor
Meaning
work, especially hard physical work; to work hard
Example
The workers labored in the hot sun all day.
A1 noun /laɪf/
life
Meaning
The existence of an individual human being or animal.
Example
Life is full of challenges and opportunities.
B2 adjective /liːn/
Lean
Meaning
thin; having little fat; weak
Example
He has a lean and muscular body.
C2 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/
luminary
Meaning
A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.
Example
He is considered a luminary in the world of science.
C1 adjective /ˈlætərəl/
lateral
Meaning
Relating to the side or sideways movement.
Example
The football player made a quick lateral pass.
A2 noun /ˈlɔːndri/
laundry
Meaning
clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed
Example
She folded the clean laundry neatly.
C2 adjective /ˈluːpi/
loopy
Meaning
crazy, silly, or eccentric
Example
After working all night, he felt a little loopy.
A2 noun /lɒs/
loss
Meaning
The state of no longer having something or someone; the harm resulting from losing.
Example
The company suffered a huge financial loss last year.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/
Loving
Meaning
affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth
Example
She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.
A2 adjective/adverb /laʊd/
loud
Meaning
Producing or capable of producing much noise.
Example
The music was too loud to concentrate.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/
Lawful
Meaning
legal; legitimate; valid; just
Example
The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.
A2 noun /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
location
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
This cafe is in a beautiful location near the lake.
C1 noun /ˈlæt.ɪ.tuːd/
Latitude
Meaning
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator; freedom to act or think
Example
The GPS device showed our exact latitude and longitude coordinates on the map.
C2 noun /ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/
liquefacient
Meaning
a substance that causes something to become liquid
Example
The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment.
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.
C1 noun /liˈeɪzɒn/
liaison
Meaning
communication or cooperation between people or groups for a smooth working relationship
Example
She works as a liaison between the company and its clients.
C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
laceration
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
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.
C2 noun /ˌlaɪ.pəˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/
lipogenesis
Meaning
The metabolic process of fat synthesis where excess carbohydrates are converted into fatty acids and stored as triglycerides.
Example
Excess carbohydrate intake promotes lipogenesis and fat storage.
B1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ æps
language apps
Meaning
Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.
Example
Language apps make learning easier.
B1 adverb /ˈlɪtərəli/
literally
Meaning
in a literal manner or sense; exactly
Example
He was literally running for three hours without stopping.
C1 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɒs.ɪ.ti/
luminosity
Meaning
The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object; the quality of emitting light.
Example
The luminosity of the star was measured with advanced instruments.
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 verb /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
lying
Meaning
the act of not telling the truth
Example
He was caught lying about his grades.
A1 pronoun/noun /lɒts/
lots
Meaning
A large number or amount of something.
Example
She has lots of friends in the city.
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/
labile
Meaning
easily altered or unstable; prone to change
Example
Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.
C1 noun /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/
linguistics
Meaning
The scientific study of language and its structure.
Example
She decided to major in linguistics at university.
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 /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.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/
lineaments
Meaning
The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.
Example
The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/
lier
Meaning
a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar
Example
No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
living
Meaning
the state of being alive; or a way of earning money
Example
He makes his living as a teacher.
C2 noun /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/
ligature
Meaning
A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.
Example
The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.