Vocabulary Cards
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B1 noun
Lecture
Meaning
an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college
Example
The professor gave an interesting lecture on history.
B1 noun
lecturer
Meaning
a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university
Example
The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.
C1 noun
Ledger
Meaning
a book or other collection of financial accounts of a particular type
Example
The accountant updated the company ledger daily.
C1 noun
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.
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.
C2 verb
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
leery
Meaning
Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.
Example
She was leery of investing in the new business.
C2 adjective
leeward
Meaning
On or toward the sheltered side away from the wind.
Example
They built their camp on the leeward side of the hill.
C1 noun
leeway
Meaning
Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.
Example
The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project.
A1 adjective, noun, adverb, verb (past tense of leave)
left
Meaning
on or towards the side of the body that is to the west when facing north
Example
He turned left at the intersection.
B1 adjective
left-handed
Meaning
Using or done with the left hand; also can mean clumsy or awkward.
Example
She is left-handed and writes beautifully with her left hand.
A1 noun
leg
Meaning
one of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands
Example
He injured his leg while playing football.
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.
B1 adjective
legal
Meaning
Permitted by law; relating to the law.
Example
Legal systems ensure justice.
C1 noun
Legality
Meaning
the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law
Example
The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.
C1 verb
legalize
Meaning
To make something lawful by official approval.
Example
The government decided to legalize online businesses.
B2 adverb
legally
Meaning
in a way that is allowed by law
Example
He is legally responsible for his actions.
C2 adverb/adjective
legato
Meaning
In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.
Example
The pianist played the passage legato, with each note flowing into the next.
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.
C2 noun
legerdemain
Meaning
skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks; deception or trickery
Example
The magician's legerdemain left the audience amazed.
C1 noun
legging
Meaning
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
Example
She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.
C1 adjective
legible
Meaning
clear enough to read
Example
Her handwriting was barely legible.
C1 noun
legion
Meaning
a large group of people, especially soldiers; a great number
Example
The Roman army was divided into legions.