Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 noun
Laziness
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
B2 noun
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 adjective
Leafy
Meaning
having many leaves; covered with leaves
Example
The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.
B2 noun
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
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 adjective
Lean
Meaning
thin; having little fat; weak
Example
He has a lean and muscular body.
B2 verb
leap
Meaning
to jump high or far; to move quickly with large steps
Example
The cat leaped onto the table.
B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle)
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
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
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
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
legally
Meaning
in a way that is allowed by law
Example
He is legally responsible for his actions.
B2 noun
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 adjective
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 noun
legislation
Meaning
laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws
Example
The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.
B2 adjective
legislative
Meaning
relating to the making of laws
Example
The legislative body passed the new tax bill.
B2 noun
legitimacy
Meaning
the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful
Example
The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.
B2 adjective
Legitimate
Meaning
lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable
Example
He has a legitimate reason for being late.
B2 adjective
lengthy
Meaning
long in duration or extent
Example
The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours.
B2 noun
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 noun
Leopard
Meaning
a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots
Example
The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.
B2 adjective
Lesser
Meaning
smaller in amount; of lower importance; inferior
Example
He chose the lesser of two evils when making his decision.
B2 noun
lettuce
Meaning
a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches
Example
She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich.
B2 noun
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.