Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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loss

noun
/lɒs/

The state of no longer having something or someone; the harm resulting from losing.

"The company suffered a huge financial loss last year."

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lost

verb/adjective
/lɒst/

Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.

"He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house."

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lot

noun
/lɒt/

A large number or amount; a group or portion.

"She bought a lot of books at the fair."

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lots

pronoun/noun
/lɒts/

A large number or amount of something.

"She has lots of friends in the city."

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lottery

noun
/ˈlɒtəri/

A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.

"He won a car in the national lottery."

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Lotus

noun
/ˈloʊ.təs/

a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes

"The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond."

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loud

adjective/adverb
/laʊd/

Producing or capable of producing much noise.

"The music was too loud to concentrate."

adverb
/ˈlaʊdli/

in a way that produces a lot of sound; with a high volume

"He spoke loudly so everyone in the room could hear him."

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lough

noun
/lɒx/ or /lɒk/

An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.

"The fishermen lived by the lough for generations."

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lounge

noun, verb
/laʊndʒ/

A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.

"They lounged on the sofa after dinner."

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Louse

noun
/laʊs/

A small parasitic insect that lives on the skin of mammals and birds; also used as an insult for a contemptible person.

"The child had to be treated for head louse infestation."

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lousy

adjective
/ˈlaʊzi/

of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant

"He felt lousy after catching the flu."

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lout

noun
/laʊt/

An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.

"The drunken lout caused a scene at the party."

adjective
/ˈlaʊtɪʃ/

Clumsy, rude, or aggressive in behavior.

"His loutish remarks offended everyone at the meeting."

adjective
/ˈlʌvəbəl/

Inspiring or deserving love or affection.

"The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to hold it."

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Love

verb
/lʌv/

to feel deep affection for someone or something

"She loves her family more than anything."

adjective
/ˈlʌvəbl̩/

easy to love; endearing or charming

"The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it."

adjective
/ˈlʌvli/

Delightful or very pleasing; beautiful.

"It was a lovely evening by the beach."

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lover

noun
/ˈlʌvər/

a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone

"She met her lover at the café every evening."

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Loving

adjective
/ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth

"She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children."

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low

adjective
/loʊ/

Small in amount, degree, or position; not high.

"The river is at its lowest level in years."

adjective
/ˌloʊ ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

feeling sad, depressed, or lacking enthusiasm

"He felt low-spirited after hearing the bad news."

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lower

verb
/ˈloʊər/

to move something to a lower position or to reduce

"The company decided to lower the prices."

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lowest

adjective
/ˈloʊɪst/

Of the smallest amount, extent, or intensity; minimal.

"The unemployment rate is at its lowest in 15 years."

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lowly

adjective
/ˈloʊli/

humble in status, position, or manner

"She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO."

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Loyal

adjective
/ˈlɔɪəl/

showing firm and constant support or allegiance to someone or something

"She remained loyal to her friends even in hard times."

noun
/ˈlɔɪəlti/

a strong feeling of support or allegiance

"His loyalty to the company earned him great respect."

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lubricate

verb
/ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces

"The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts."

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noun
ˌluː.brɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

The application of a substance such as oil or grease to reduce friction between moving parts.

"Lubrication reduces wear and tear in machines."

noun
/luːˈbrɪsɪti/

the quality of being slippery or smooth; sometimes also refers to lewdness

"The lubricity of the surface made it difficult to walk on."

adjective
/ˈluːsənt/

shining or glowing with light

"The lucent stars brightened the night sky."

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lucid

adjective
/ˈluːsɪd/

expressed clearly; easy to understand; showing clarity of thought

"She gave a lucid explanation of the complex problem."

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noun
/luːˈsɪd.ə.ti/

Clarity of thought or style; the quality of being easily understood.

"His explanation had great lucidity, making it easy to understand."

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Luck

noun
/lʌk/

success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one’s actions

"He had the luck to find a good job quickly."

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lucky

adjective
/ˈlʌki/

having good fortune or favorable circumstances

"She felt lucky to have such supportive friends."

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adjective
/ˈluːkrətɪv/

producing a great deal of profit

"He left his job for a more lucrative business opportunity."

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lucre

noun
/ˈluːkər/

money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably

"He was motivated more by lucre than by duty."

noun
/ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

study or meditation, especially at night

"His novel was the result of long lucubration."

adjective
/ˈluːdɪkrəs/

so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing

"It is ludicrous to think the Earth is flat."

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lug

verb
/lʌɡ/

to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort

"He had to lug the suitcase up three flights of stairs."

noun
/ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/

suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for traveling

"Please check your luggage at the airport counter."

noun
/ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo

"The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases."

adjective
/luːˈɡuːbriəs/

looking or sounding sad and dismal

"His lugubrious expression made everyone feel uneasy."

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lull

verb
/lʌl/

to calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements

"The mother lulled the baby to sleep with a gentle song."

noun
/ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/

a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep

"She sang a lullaby to her baby every night."

verb
/ˈlʌmbər/

to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way

"The bear lumbered through the forest in search of food."

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lumen

noun
/ˈluː.mən/

A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.

"The bulb produces 800 lumens of light."

noun
/ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.

"He is considered a luminary in the world of science."

noun
/ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.

"The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest."

adjective
/ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.

"The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark."