Vocabulary Cards C1
138 cards available.
C1 adjective
ludicrous
Meaning
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing
Example
It is ludicrous to think the Earth is flat.
C1 noun
Luggage van
Meaning
a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo
Example
The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.
C1 verb
lull
Meaning
to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest
Example
The gentle music lulled the baby to sleep.
C1 noun
lullaby
Meaning
a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep
Example
She sang a lullaby to her baby every night.
C1 verb
lumber
Meaning
to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way
Example
The bear lumbered through the forest in search of food.
C1 noun
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.
C1 adjective
Luminous
Meaning
bright; shining; emitting light; radiant
Example
The luminous stars filled the dark night sky.
C1 noun
Lump
Meaning
a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape
Example
She found a lump of sugar in the bowl.
C1 noun/adjective
lunatic
Meaning
A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.
Example
The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.
C1 verb, noun
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 verb
lure
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement lured customers with promises of discounts.
C1 adjective
lurid
Meaning
shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence
Example
The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.
C1 verb
lurk
Meaning
to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe
Example
A stranger lurked in the shadows.
C1 adjective
luscious
Meaning
deliciously sweet or rich; highly appealing to the senses
Example
She served a luscious chocolate cake.
C1 adjective
lush
Meaning
rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation
Example
The valley was filled with lush green fields.
C1 noun
Lust
Meaning
very strong sexual desire; a passionate desire for something
Example
His lust for power corrupted him completely.
C1 noun
luster
Meaning
a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface
Example
The diamond had a brilliant luster.
C1 noun
lyric
Meaning
the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings
Example
She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.