Vocabulary Cards
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B2 adverb
lightly
Meaning
gently or with little force or weight
Example
She touched the baby’s hand lightly.
B1 noun
lightning
Meaning
a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm
Example
The lightning struck a tree near our house.
C2 adjective
ligneous
Meaning
having the texture or appearance of wood; woody
Example
The ligneous stem supported the heavy flowers.
C2 noun
LignoSat
Meaning
A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.
Example
LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.
A1 verb
like
Meaning
to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for
Example
I like reading books in my free time.
B2 noun
likelihood
Meaning
the chance or probability of something happening
Example
There is a strong likelihood of rain tomorrow.
B1 adverb
Likely
Meaning
probably; having a high probability of happening or being true
Example
It will likely rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
C1 verb
liken
Meaning
to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way
Example
He likened her voice to sweet music.
C1 noun
Likeness
Meaning
the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation
Example
The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother.
B2 adverb
Likewise
Meaning
in the same way; also; similarly
Example
She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.
B1 noun
Liking
Meaning
a feeling of regard or fondness; a preference or taste for something
Example
She has developed a liking for classical music.
C2 adjective
lilliputian
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
B2 noun
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.
C2 adjective
limber
Meaning
Flexible and agile in body or movement.
Example
Dancers need to stay limber to perform well.
C1 noun
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The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.
B2 noun
Lime
Meaning
a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
Add a slice of lime to your drink.
C1 noun
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.
C1 noun
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
limerick
Meaning
a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).
Example
She recited a funny limerick at the party.
B1 noun
Limit
Meaning
a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass; the greatest amount allowed
Example
There is a speed limit on this road.
B2 noun
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.
B1 adjective
limited
Meaning
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.
Example
Tickets for the concert are limited.
C2 verb
limn
Meaning
to depict or describe something vividly in words or art.
Example
The author limned the beauty of the countryside.
C1 noun
limousine
Meaning
a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.
Example
The bride arrived in a white limousine.