Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh

"He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg."

adjective
/ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful

"The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears."

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Lack

noun/verb
/læk/

The state of being without or not having enough of something.

"He failed the exam due to a lack of preparation."

adjective
/ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy

"His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss."

noun
/ˈlæki/

a person who is overly willing to serve or obey someone else

"He treated his assistant like a mere lackey."

adjective
/ˈlækɪŋ/

not having enough of something; missing

"His report was lacking in detail."

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lackluster

adjective
/ˈlækˌlʌstər/

dull, uninspiring, or not impressive

"The team's lackluster performance disappointed the fans."

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adjective
/ləˈkɒnɪk/

using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious

"His laconic reply ended the conversation quickly."

noun
/lækˈteɪʃən/

the secretion of milk by the mammary glands of female mammals

"The doctor explained that lactation is a natural process after childbirth."

adjective
/ˈlæk.ti.əl/

Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.

"The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats."

adjective
/ˈlæk.tɪk/

Relating to milk or lactic acid.

"Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles."

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lad

noun
/læd/

a boy or young man; a male youth

"The young lad helped his father in the shop."

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noun
/ˈlædər/

a structure with steps used for climbing up or down

"He used a ladder to reach the roof."

noun
/ˈlæd.i/

A young boy or lad.

"The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile."

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Ladle

noun, verb
/ˈleɪ.dl̩/

A large spoon for serving soup or liquids; to serve with such a spoon.

"She used a ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls."

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Lady

noun
/ˈleɪdi/

A polite or formal way of referring to a woman.

"The lady at the counter was very helpful."

lag

verb, noun
/læɡ/

To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.

"The old computer tends to lag when running new software."

noun
/ˈlæɡərd/

A person or thing that is slow or falls behind others.

"The company has been a laggard in adopting new technology."

noun
/ˈlænjæp/

A small gift or bonus given by a seller to a customer.

"The shopkeeper offered a piece of candy as a lagniappe."

noun
/ləˈɡuːn/

A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sandbars or reefs.

"We swam in the calm waters of the lagoon."

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noun
/ˌlɛ.seɪˈfɛər/

A free-market policy of minimal government intervention in economic affairs, characterized by non-interventionism and capitalism.

"The country adopted a laissez-faire approach to economic policies."

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laity

noun
/ˈleɪ.ɪ.ti/

Ordinary members of a religious community who are not clergy.

"The church welcomed the laity to participate in the event."

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Lake

noun
/leɪk/

A large area of water surrounded by land.

"They enjoyed boating on the lake during summer."

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Lamb

noun
/læm/

a young sheep; meat from a young sheep

"The little lamb followed its mother everywhere."

verb
/læmˈbæst/

To criticize harshly or to beat severely.

"The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance."

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verb
/læmˈbeɪst/

to criticize someone or something harshly; to reprimand severely

"The teacher lambasted the students for not completing their homework."

largesse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/lɑːrˈʒɛs/

The act of giving generously, often with gifts or money.

"The orphanage benefited from the largesse of the community."

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lank

adjective
/læŋk/

Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.

"The lank teenager towered over his classmates."

Lantana definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/lænˈtɑː.nə/

a tropical flowering plant with clusters of small colorful flowers

"The lantana flowers attract butterflies to the garden."

Lantern definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈlæn.tərn/

a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors

"We carried a lantern during our camping trip."

Lap definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Lap

noun/verb
/læp/

As noun: the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; As verb: to drink liquid with the tongue.

"The child sat on her mother's lap."

noun/adjective
/ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.

"The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times."

noun/verb
/læps/

As noun: a temporary failure or slip; As verb: to end or fall into disuse.

"She apologized for her lapse in judgment."

noun
/ˈlɑːrsəni/

The unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.

"He was arrested for committing larceny at the store."

noun
/ˈlɑːrdər/

A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.

"The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese."

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Large

adjective
/lɑrdʒ/

big in size, amount, or number

"They live in a large house near the river."

adjective
/lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/

involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area

"The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets."

adverb
/ˈlɑːrdʒli/

to a great extent; mostly or mainly

"The success of the project was largely due to teamwork."

noun
/lɑːrˈʒes/

Generosity in giving gifts or money.

"The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors."

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noun
/ˈlæsɪtjuːd/

a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy

"After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group."

late

adjective/adverb
/leɪt/

arriving, happening, or done after the expected time

"He arrived late to the meeting."

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latch

verb
/lætʃ/

to fasten or close something with a latch

"She latched the door before leaving the house."

adjective
/ˈlæstɪŋ/

enduring for a long time; permanent; durable

"Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives."

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last

verb/adjective/noun
/læst/

to continue for a period of time; coming after all others

"The meeting lasted for two hours."

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lasso

noun/verb
/læˈsuː/

a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope

"The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly."

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laser

noun
/ˈleɪzər/

a device that emits a concentrated beam of light

"The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery."

noun
/ˈlæriət/

A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.

"The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse."

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adjective
/ləˈsɪviəs/

showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire

"The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable."

noun
/ˈlæŋɡər/

A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.

"The hot afternoon filled her with languor."

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Lash

verb
/læʃ/

to strike with a whip or to fasten tightly

"The sailor lashed the rope to the mast."