Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

legitimate self-defense definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
phrase
lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.

"The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense."

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Leisure

noun
/ˈliːʒər/ or /ˈlɛʒər/

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

"She spends her leisure reading novels."

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Lemon

noun
/ˈlɛmən/

a yellow citrus fruit with a sour taste

"She added lemon to the tea for extra flavor."

lend definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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lend

verb
/lend/

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

"Can you lend me some money?"

noun
/lɛŋkθ/

The measurement or extent of something from end to end.

"The length of the bridge is two kilometers."

adverb
/ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension

"Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry."

adjective
/ˈlɛŋθi/

long in duration or extent

"The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours."

noun
/ˈliːniənsi/

The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.

"The judge showed leniency in his ruling."

adjective
/ˈliːniənt/

Permissive, merciful, or tolerant.

"Her parents are lenient with her curfew."

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lens

noun
/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."

noun
/ˈlen.tɪl/

a small round flat seed of a leguminous plant, used as food

"Lentils are a good source of protein for vegetarians."

adjective
/ˈliːənaɪn/

Of or resembling a lion.

"His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd."

noun
/ˈlep.ərd/

a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots

"The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade."

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lesbian

noun/adjective
/ˈlɛzbiən/

a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women

"She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights."

noun
/ˈliːʒən/

An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.

"The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully."

less

adjective/adverb
/lɛs/

A smaller amount; not as much.

"She spends less money than her brother."

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Lesser

adjective
/ˈlɛsər/

of lower importance or smaller in degree or amount

"The lesser known facts about the topic were fascinating."

noun
/ˈlɛsən/

A unit of teaching or something learned through experience.

"The teacher explained the lesson clearly."

let definition card — visual illustration of the meaning

let

verb
/lɛt/

To allow someone to do something; to permit.

"She let him borrow her book."

let them theory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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let them theory

phrase
/lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.

"He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity."

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Lethal

adjective
/ˈliːθəl/

Able to cause death; deadly.

"The snake's venom is extremely lethal."

lethargic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk/

Feeling sluggish, drowsy, or lacking energy.

"After the long journey, he felt lethargic and went straight to bed."

noun
/ˈleθərdʒi/

A state of tiredness, lack of energy, or drowsiness.

"The hot weather caused a feeling of lethargy among the workers."

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Letter

noun
/ˈlɛtər/

A written or printed message sent to someone.

"He wrote a letter to his friend."

noun
/ˈlɛtɪs/

a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches

"She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich."

levee definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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levee

noun
/ˈlɛvi/

An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.

"The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding."

level definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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level

noun, verb, adjective
/ˈlɛvəl/

a flat or even surface; a stage in scale or rank; to make something flat or equal.

"He used a ruler to make sure the picture was level."

adjective
/ˌlɛvəlˈhɛdɪd/

calm and sensible; showing good judgment.

"She remained levelheaded during the crisis."

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lever

noun, verb
/ˈliːvər/ or /ˈlɛvər/

a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.

"He used a lever to lift the heavy stone."

leverage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb
/ˈlɛv.ər.ɪdʒ/

Optimal use of existing resources, power, or situation

"The company used social media to leverage its brand awareness."

noun
/lɪˈvaɪəθən/

a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.

"The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon."

verb
/ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.

"The magician made the table levitate during the show."

levitating definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
ˈlev.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ

Rising and hovering in the air, especially as a result of supernatural or magical power.

"The levitating structure is an engineering marvel."

Levity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈlɛvɪti/

Lightness of manner or speech, especially when inappropriate; lack of seriousness.

"His attempt to bring levity to the tense meeting was appreciated."

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levy

verb
/ˈlɛvi/

To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.

"The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods."

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lewd

adjective
/luːd/

Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.

"He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public."

noun
/ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfər/

A person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.

"The lexicographer spent years compiling the dictionary."

noun
/ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.

"Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge."

lexicon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈlɛksɪkən/

the vocabulary of a language, a branch of knowledge, or a person

"The scientist used a specialized lexicon to describe the discovery."

liability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

the state of being legally responsible for something; something that acts as a disadvantage

"The company’s financial liability increased after the lawsuit."

adjective
/ˈlaɪəbl/

legally responsible or likely to be affected by something

"He is liable to pay damages for the accident."

noun
/liˈeɪzɒn/

communication or cooperation between people or groups for a smooth working relationship

"She works as a liaison between the company and its clients."

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Liar

noun
/ˈlaɪ.ər/

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

"Nobody trusts him because he is a liar."

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libel

noun
/ˈlaɪbəl/

a published false statement that damages a person's reputation

"The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false claims."

adjective
/ˈlaɪbələs/

containing or constituting a false published statement that damages a person's reputation

"The article was found to be libelous and had to be retracted."

Liberal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˈlɪbərəl/

open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values

"She holds liberal views on education and social issues."

noun
/ˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/

a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedoms, democracy, and equality

"Liberalism emphasizes freedom of speech and human rights."

noun
/ˈlɪbərəlɪst/

a person who supports liberal ideas and principles

"He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights."

liberalization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˌlɪb.ər.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.

"The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments."

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liberate

verb
/ˈlɪbəreɪt/

to set someone free from a situation, especially imprisonment or oppression

"The army liberated the city from enemy control."