Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Label definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Label

noun/verb B1
/ˈleɪ.bəl/

a small piece of paper, fabric, or material attached to an object giving information about it; to attach such a tag or to describe someone or something in a particular way

"She labeled the boxes to make moving easier."

labor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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labor

noun/verb B1
/ˈleɪ.bər/

work, especially hard physical work; to work hard

"The workers labored in the hot sun all day."

laboratory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈlæbrətɔːri/

A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.

"The students conducted the experiment in the chemistry laboratory."

Laboratory (Lab) definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ləˈbɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching

"The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory."

Labour definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈleɪ.bər/

work involving physical or mental effort; workers as a group

"The construction required months of hard labour to complete."

Lack definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Lack

noun/verb B1
/læk/

The state of being without or not having enough of something.

"He failed the exam due to a lack of preparation."

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lad

noun B1
/læd/

a boy or young man; a male youth

"The young lad helped his father in the shop."

Lamb definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Lamb

noun B1
/læm/

a young sheep; meat from a young sheep

"The little lamb followed its mother everywhere."

Landscape definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈlændskeɪp/

All the visible features of an area of land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.

"The mountain landscape was breathtaking."

lane definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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lane

noun B1
/leɪn/

a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic

"They walked down a quiet country lane."

language apps definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ æps

Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.

"Language apps make learning easier."

largely definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈlɑːrdʒli/

to a great extent; mostly or mainly

"The success of the project was largely due to teamwork."

Lately definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈleɪtli/

recently; during a period of time not long ago

"I haven’t seen her much lately."

laughter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈlæftər/

the act or sound of laughing

"The room was filled with laughter."

Lawn definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Lawn

noun B1
/lɔːn/

an area of short, regularly cut grass in a yard or park

"Children were playing on the green lawn."

Lawyer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Lawyer

noun B1
/ˈlɔːjər/

A professional who practices or studies law; an attorney.

"The lawyer presented the case confidently in court."

lay definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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lay

verb B1
/leɪ/

To put something down carefully in a flat position.

"She laid the book on the table."

Layer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Layer

noun B1
/ˈleɪər/

A sheet, thickness, or coating of something that lies over or under a surface.

"The cake had a layer of cream between the sponges."

leadership definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈliːdərˌʃɪp/

The action of leading a group of people or an organization.

"Her leadership inspired the entire team to achieve their goals."

Leading definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈliːdɪŋ/

most important or most successful; at the front

"She is one of the leading experts in the field."

Lecture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈlektʃər/

a talk given to a group of people to teach them about a subject

"The professor gave a lecture on climate change."

lecturer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈlɛktʃərər/

a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university

"The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples."

adjective B1
/ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/

Using or done with the left hand; also can mean clumsy or awkward.

"She is left-handed and writes beautifully with her left hand."

legal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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legal

adjective B1
/ˈliːɡəl/

relating to the law

"He sought legal advice before signing the contract."

Leisure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Leisure

noun B1
/ˈliːʒər/ or /ˈlɛʒər/

Free time when one is not working or occupied; time for relaxation.

"She spends her leisure reading novels."

lend definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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lend

verb B1
/lend/

to give something to someone for a period of time, expecting it to be returned

"Can you lend me some money?"

lens definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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lens

noun B1
/lenz/

a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it

"He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture."

Liar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Liar

noun B1
/ˈlaɪ.ər/

a person who tells lies; someone who does not tell the truth

"Nobody trusts him because he is a liar."

license definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B1
/ˈlaɪsəns/

A legal permission to do something (noun); to grant such permission (verb).

"You must have a driving license to operate a car legally."

Lid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Lid

noun B1
/lɪd/

a cover for the top of a container

"She closed the lid tightly on the jar."

lifestyle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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lifestyle

noun B1
/ˈlaɪf.staɪl/

The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, attitudes, and possessions.

"A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise and a balanced diet."

Light Colour definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/laɪt ˈkʌlər/

a pale or bright shade of any color

"The walls were painted in light colours to make the room look bigger."

lighting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light

"The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere."

lightning definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm

"The lightning struck a tree near our house."

Likely definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈlaɪk.li/

probable or expected to happen

"It is likely to rain this evening."

Liking definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈlaɪkɪŋ/

A feeling of fondness or preference for something or someone.

"She has a strong liking for classical music."

Limit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Limit

noun, verb B1
/ˈlɪmɪt/

A point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend; to restrict.

"You should limit the amount of sugar you eat."

limited definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.

"Tickets for the concert are limited."

Liquid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈlɪkwɪd/

a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like water or oil.

"Water is a clear liquid that is essential for life."

listener definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈlɪsənər/

a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.

"She is a good listener who always understands others' problems."

literally definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈlɪtərəli/

in a literal manner or sense; exactly

"He was literally running for three hours without stopping."

Literature definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈlɪtərətʃər/

written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit

"He studied English literature at university."

adjective B1
/ˈlaɪv.li/

full of life and energy; animated; cheerful

"The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books."

load definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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load

noun/verb B1
/loʊd/

something that is carried or put into a container or vehicle

"The truck was carrying a heavy load of bricks."

Loan definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Loan

noun B1
/loʊn/

money that is borrowed and expected to be paid back with interest

"She took a loan from the bank to buy a house."

locate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/loʊˈkeɪt/

to find the exact position or place of something

"They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch."

Lock definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Lock

verb, noun B1
/lɒk/

to fasten something securely with a key or device; a fastening device

"Please lock the door when you leave."

Loneliness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈloʊnlinəs/

The state of being alone and feeling sad about it.

"She felt a deep sense of loneliness after moving to the new city."

long-term definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˌlɔːŋ ˈtɜːrm/

lasting, relating to, or extending over a long period of time

"Investing in education is a long-term benefit for society."

loose definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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loose

adjective B1
/luːs/

not firmly or tightly fixed in place

"The screw is loose and needs tightening."