Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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legislator

noun
/ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/

a person who makes laws, especially a member of a legislative body

"The legislator introduced a bill to improve healthcare."

legislature definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪtʃər/

a group of people who have the power to make and change laws

"The state legislature will vote on the proposal tomorrow."

noun
/lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful

"The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers."

adjective
/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/

Conforming to the law or to rules; valid or acceptable.

"She presented a legitimate reason for her absence."

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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."

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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."

Lentil definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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."

Leopard definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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."

Lesson definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈlɛsən/

A unit of teaching or something learned through experience.

"The teacher explained the lesson clearly."

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let

verb
/lɛt/

To allow someone to do something; to permit.

"She let him borrow her book."

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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."

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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."

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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."

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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."

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noun/verb
/ˈlɛv.ər.ɪdʒ/

Optimal use of existing resources, power, or situation

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

noun
/ˈlaɪsəns/

An official document giving permission to do, use, or own something.

"She applied for a driving licence last week."

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liberation

noun
/ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/

the act of setting someone free from restrictions or oppression

"The country celebrated its liberation from colonial rule."

noun
/ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən wɔːr/

a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence

"The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity."

libertine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.

"The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France."

noun
/ˈlɪbərti/

the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions

"Freedom of speech is a basic liberty."

adjective
/lɪˈbɪdənəs/

Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.

"The play was criticized for its libidinous characters."

libido definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/lɪˈbiːdoʊ/

Sexual desire or drive.

"Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido."

noun
/laɪˈbrɛəriən/

a person who manages, organizes, and assists users in a library

"The librarian helped me find a rare history book."

Library definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈlaɪ.brɛr.i/

A building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes other materials for people to read or borrow.

"She spent the afternoon studying in the library."

noun
/lɪˈbrɛtoʊ/

The text of an opera or other long vocal work.

"She studied the libretto before attending the opera performance."

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licit

adjective
/ˈlɪsɪt/

Permitted by law or by rules; legal.

"The trade of certain goods is licit under international law."

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liege

noun
/liːdʒ/

A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.

"The knight pledged loyalty to his liege."

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lie

verb
/laɪ/

To make a false statement with the intention to deceive.

"He lied about his age to get the job."

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Lid

noun
/lɪd/

a cover for the top of a container

"She closed the lid tightly on the jar."

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lick

verb
/lɪk/

to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively

"The cat licked its paws clean."

noun
/ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/

a person or organization that holds a license to do something

"The licensee is responsible for following all regulations."