Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Lonely definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˈloʊnli/

feeling sad because one has no friends or company.

"He felt lonely after moving to a new city."

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List

noun, verb
/lɪst/

A series of names, items, or tasks written or printed together; also, to record or register items in such a way.

"She wrote a shopping list before going to the market."

listen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/ˈlɪs.ən/

to pay attention to sound

"She loves to listen to classical music in the evenings."

noun
/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."

noun
/ˈlɪstɪŋ/

a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order

"The listing of available jobs was updated daily."

adjective
/ˈlɪstləs/

lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

"She felt listless after working long hours without rest."

litany definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈlɪtəni/

a long, repetitive, or tedious account or list; originally a form of prayer

"The politician gave a litany of promises during the campaign."

Litchi definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈlaɪtʃi/

a small oval pink-red tropical fruit with white translucent flesh and sweet taste

"The litchi has a rough pink shell that you peel to eat the sweet white fruit inside."

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liter

noun
/ˈlɪtə(r)/

a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter

"The recipe calls for two liters of water."

Literacy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈlɪtərəsi/

the ability to read and write

"Literacy programs help reduce poverty in rural areas."

literacy rates definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.

"Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions."

adjective
/ˈlɪtərəl/

taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration

"His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense."

adverb
/ˈlɪtərəli/

in a literal manner or sense; exactly

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

adjective
/ˈlɪtərɛri/

concerning the writing, study, or content of literature

"She is a well-known figure in the literary world."

adjective
/ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

able to read and write; educated; well-educated

"She is a very literate person who reads extensively."

literati definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˌlɪt.əˈrɑː.ti/

well-educated, literary, or scholarly people

"The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati."

noun
/ˈlɪtərətʃər/

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

"He studied English literature at university."

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lithe

/laɪð/

thin, supple, and graceful in movement

"The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins."

adjective
/ˈlaɪðsəm/

gracefully flexible and supple

"Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina."

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lithograph

noun
/ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

a print made by lithography, often artistic

"The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century."

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lithotype

noun
/ˈlɪθəˌtaɪp/

a printing surface or type made for lithography

"The printer used a lithotype to produce multiple copies of the design."

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litigant

noun
/ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

a person involved in a lawsuit

"The court summoned both litigants for the hearing."

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litigate

verb
/ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court

"The company decided to litigate the contract dispute."

litigation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/

the process of taking legal action or resolving disputes in court

"The litigation lasted for over three years."

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litigious

adjective
/lɪˈtɪdʒəs/

prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally

"He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people."

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litotes

noun
/ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary

"Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes."

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litre

noun
/ˈliːtər/

a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters; commonly used to measure liquids

"She bought a litre of milk from the shop."

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litter

noun/verb
/ˈlɪtər/

rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish

"The park was full of litter after the festival."

adjective
/ˈlɪtl/

Small in size, amount, or degree.

"He drank a little water before going to bed."

adjective
/ˈlɪtərəl/

Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.

"The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species."

noun
/ˈlɪtərdʒi/

A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.

"The priest followed the liturgy during the Sunday mass."

live definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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live

verb
/lɪv/

to be alive or to reside in a place

"They live in a small village near the river."

livelihood definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈlaɪvlihʊd/

A means of securing the necessities of life.

"Fishing is the main livelihood of the villagers."

adjective
/ˈlaɪv.li/

full of life and energy; animated; cheerful

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

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liver

noun
/ˈlɪvər/

a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.

"The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body."

livestock definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit

"The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market."

livestock farming definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.

"Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security."

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logic

noun
/ˈlɒdʒɪk/

Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.

"Her argument was based on sound logic."

Locket definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Locket

noun
/ˈlɒk.ɪt/

a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck

"She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket."

noun
/ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

movement or the ability to move from one place to another

"Walking is the most common form of human locomotion."

noun
/ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.

"The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum."

Locust definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈloʊ.kəst/

a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops

"The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field."

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lode

noun
/loʊd/

A rich source of something, often a vein of valuable metal in the earth.

"The miners discovered a rich lode of silver."

noun
/ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.

"The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house."

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loft

noun
/lɒft/

An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.

"She converted the old loft into a modern studio."

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Lofty

adjective
/ˈlɒf.ti/

Of great height; elevated in character or style; noble.

"He set himself the lofty goal of ending poverty."

Log definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Log

noun, verb
/lɒɡ/

A part of the trunk or a large branch of a tree that has fallen or been cut off; also to record information systematically.

"The workers carried a heavy log to the truck."

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loll

verb
/lɑːl/

To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.

"He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work."

verb
/ˈlɔɪtər/

To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.

"The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop."

noun
/ˈlɔɪtərər/

A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.

"The police questioned the loiterer outside the store."