Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

linger definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/ˈlɪŋ.ɡər/

To stay in a place longer than necessary, often because of unwillingness to leave.

"The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen."

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lingo

noun
/ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/

Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.

"The manual was written in technical lingo that confused the new employees."

noun
/ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/

A language, especially one used for communication among people.

"English has become a global lingua for business and science."

adjective
/ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

Relating to the tongue or speech.

"The dentist examined the patient's lingual surface of the teeth."

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linguist

noun
/ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.

"She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently."

linguistic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/

Relating to language or the scientific study of language.

"The study focused on the linguistic diversity of the region."

noun
/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

The scientific study of language and its structure.

"She decided to major in linguistics at university."

noun
/ˈlɪnəmənt/

A liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.

"He rubbed liniment on his sore muscles after the workout."

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link

noun, verb
/lɪŋk/

a connection between two things; to connect or associate

"The article includes a link to the official website."

noun
/lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing

"They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum."

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lint

noun
/lɪnt/

small soft fibers that come off cloth, often found in dryers or on clothes

"There was lint all over his black shirt after the wash."

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Lion

noun
/ˈlaɪən/

a large wild animal of the cat family that lives in Africa and Asia, known as the king of the jungle

"The lion roared loudly in the distance."

Lioness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs/

an adult female lion

"The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger."

verb
/ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/

to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention

"The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery."

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Lip

noun
/lɪp/

either of the two soft edges of the mouth

"She smiled and bit her lower lip nervously."

lipogenesis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˌlaɪ.pəˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

The metabolic process of fat synthesis where excess carbohydrates are converted into fatty acids and stored as triglycerides.

"Excess carbohydrate intake promotes lipogenesis and fat storage."

noun
/ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

a substance that causes something to become liquid

"The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment."

verb
/ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

to make or become liquid

"The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes."

noun
/lɪˈkjʊər/

A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.

"She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner."

noun
/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."

verb
/ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/

To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.

"The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors."

liquidity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
lɪˈkwɪd.ə.ti

Cash flow, financial fluidity.

"The company maintains high liquidity."

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Loony

adjective
/ˈluː.ni/

crazy; silly; mentally unstable

"His loony behavior made everyone laugh."

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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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lough

noun
/lɒx/ or /lɒk/

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

"The fishermen lived by the lough for generations."

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."

loud definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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loud

adjective/adverb
/laʊd/

Producing or capable of producing much noise.

"The music was too loud to concentrate."

Lotus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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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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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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lots

pronoun/noun
/lɒts/

A large number or amount of something.

"She has lots of friends in the city."

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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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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."

loss definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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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."

lose definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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lose

verb
/luːz/

to fail to keep, maintain, or win something

"She doesn’t want to lose her phone again."

noun
/ˈlɔːrdlɪŋ/

A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.

"The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience."

loquacious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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loquacious

adjective
/loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

tending to talk a great deal; very talkative

"The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories."

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lopsided

adjective
/ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced

"The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry."

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lope

verb
/loʊp/

to run or move with a long, bounding stride

"The horse loped gracefully across the field."

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loot

verb
/luːt/

to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos

"The rioters looted several shops during the protest."

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loose

adjective
/luːs/

not firmly or tightly fixed in place

"The screw is loose and needs tightening."

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loopy

adjective
/ˈluːpi/

crazy, silly, or eccentric

"After working all night, he felt a little loopy."

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Loop

noun
/luːp/

a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself

"The string formed a neat loop around the package."

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

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

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

Longan definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee

"Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts."

Long whiskered catfish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/lɒŋ ˈwɪskəd ˈkætfɪʃ/

A type of freshwater fish with long whisker-like barbels around its mouth

"The fisherman caught a long whiskered catfish in the river."

adjective, adverb
/ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years

"She is a long-time friend of my family."

Long-term memory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈlɒŋ tɜːm ˈmɛm.ər.i

Such memory that remains stored in the brain for a long time

"Repeated practice helps transfer information into long-term memory."

Long pepper definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/lɔːŋ ˈpepər/

a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit which is used as a spice

"Long pepper was more valuable than black pepper in ancient times."

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Long

adjective
/lɔːŋ/

Measuring a great distance from end to end; lasting for a large amount of time.

"They waited a long time for the train."

Long gourd definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking

"She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish."