CEFR Level
the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful
"The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers."
Conforming to the law or to rules; valid or acceptable.
"She presented a legitimate reason for her absence."
long in duration or extent
"The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours."
a small round flat seed of a leguminous plant, used as food
"Lentils are a good source of protein for vegetarians."
a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots
"The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade."
of lower importance or smaller in degree or amount
"The lesser known facts about the topic were fascinating."
a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches
"She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich."
Optimal use of existing resources, power, or situation
"The company used social media to leverage its brand awareness."
legally responsible or likely to be affected by something
"He is liable to pay damages for the accident."
open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values
"She holds liberal views on education and social issues."
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions
"Freedom of speech is a basic liberty."
An official document giving permission to do, use, or own something.
"She applied for a driving licence last week."
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
"The cat licked its paws clean."
The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.
"Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality."
Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.
"They remained lifelong friends."
The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.
"She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of."
to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious
"A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting."
gently or with little force or weight
"She touched the baby’s hand lightly."
the chance or probability of something happening
"There is a strong likelihood of rain tomorrow."
In the same way; also; similarly.
"She smiled, and he likewise returned the gesture."
an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree
"He broke a limb while climbing the tree."
a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
"Add a slice of lime to your drink."
a restriction or boundary that controls what is possible.
"The new system has several limitations."
a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order
"The coach announced the team line-up before the match."
Arranged in or extending along a straight line.
"The artist used linear perspective in his drawings."
A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.
"She bought new linen curtains for the living room."
a group of people or things arranged in a sequence
"The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians."
an adult female lion
"The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger."
a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order
"The listing of available jobs was updated daily."
the ability to read and write
"Literacy programs help reduce poverty in rural areas."
The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.
"Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions."
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."
concerning the writing, study, or content of literature
"She is a well-known figure in the literary world."
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
"She is a very literate person who reads extensively."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.
"High living standards improve satisfaction."
A small reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail, often found on walls or in gardens.
"A lizard crawled across the wall."
a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit
"She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery."
a large open area near the entrance of a building; also a group trying to influence decisions.
"We met the manager in the hotel lobby before the meeting."
a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell
"The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon."
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."
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."
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
"Her argument was based on sound logic."
