Vocabulary Cards
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C1 adjective
lateral
Meaning
Relating to the side or sideways movement.
Example
The football player made a quick lateral pass.
A2 adjective
latest
Meaning
most recent in time; newest available
Example
She shared the latest updates with the team.
C2 noun
lathe
Meaning
A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.
Example
The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.
B2 noun/adjective
latin
Meaning
the language of ancient Rome; relating to Latin culture or language
Example
Many English words are derived from Latin.
C2 adjective
latish
Meaning
Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.
Example
We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.
C1 noun
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.
B2 adjective
latter
Meaning
the second of two people or things mentioned
Example
Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.
C2 noun
lattice
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
C2 verb
laud
Meaning
To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
Example
The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.
C1 adjective
laudable
Meaning
Deserving praise and admiration.
Example
Her efforts to help the poor are truly laudable.
C2 noun
laudation
Meaning
The act of praising or expressing approval.
Example
The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.
C2 adjective
laudatory
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration.
Example
She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.
A1 verb
laugh
Meaning
to make sounds and movements expressing happiness or amusement
Example
The joke made everyone laugh.
B1 noun
laughter
Meaning
the act or sound of laughing
Example
The room was filled with laughter.
B2 noun
Launch
Meaning
a large motorboat or a boat used to transport people and goods
Example
We took a launch to cross the river.
B2 verb
launched
Meaning
Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.
Example
The satellite was launched successfully.
C1 verb
launder
Meaning
to wash clothes, linens, etc.; or to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally
Example
She laundered all the dirty clothes on Sunday.
C2 noun
laundress
Meaning
A woman whose job is washing clothes and linens.
Example
The laundress delivered the freshly cleaned clothes to the household.
A2 noun
laundry
Meaning
clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed
Example
She folded the clean laundry neatly.
C1 noun
laureate
Meaning
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
Example
The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.
C2 verb
lave
Meaning
To wash or bathe.
Example
She laved her face with cool water.
B2 noun
Lavender
Meaning
a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
Example
The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.
C1 adjective
Lavish
Meaning
expensive; elaborate; extravagant; generous
Example
The wedding was a lavish celebration with hundreds of guests.
A2 noun
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.