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Wordabulary

Word library

8,130 words, searchable by word, definition, part of speech, and CEFR level.

liberty Noun A2

The freedom to live, think, and act as you choose, within the limits set by law.

librarian Noun A1

A person who works in a library, helping people find and borrow books.

library Noun A1

A building or room where books are kept for people to read or borrow.

license Noun B2

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

licentious Adjective C2

Behaving in a sexually immoral or uncontrolled way, disregarding accepted moral standards.

lick Verb A1

To move your tongue across something.

lid Noun A1

A cover that fits over the top of a container to close it.

lie Verb A1

To say something that is not true, or to be in a flat, resting position.

life Noun A1

The period between birth and death, or the quality of being alive.

lifeguard Noun A1

A person trained to watch over people swimming and to rescue them if they get into trouble.

lifestyle Noun A2

The way a person or group lives, including their habits, attitudes, and daily choices.

lift Verb A1

To raise something to a higher position.

light Noun A1

Brightness that lets you see things, or a device that produces it.

light year Noun B1

The distance that light travels in one year, used as a unit for measuring vast distances in space.

lightbulb Noun A1

A glass device that produces light when electricity passes through it.

lighter Adjective A1

Weighing less than something else.

lighthouse Noun A1

A tower with a powerful light at the top, built to guide ships safely along a coast.

lightning Noun A1

A sudden, bright flash of light in the sky, caused by electricity during a storm.

like Verb A1

To enjoy or feel a positive interest in someone or something.

likelihood Noun B1

How probable it is that something will happen.

likely Adjective A2

Probably going to happen or be true.

lily Noun A1

A flower with large, often white or brightly colored petals and a strong scent.

lime Noun A1

A small, round, green citrus fruit with a sharp, sour taste.

limestone Noun A2

A common gray or white rock formed mainly from the remains of sea creatures, often used in building.

limit Noun A2

The greatest or smallest amount, level, or extent that is allowed or possible.

limited Adjective B2

Restricted in amount, extent, or scope.

limiting factor Noun B2

A resource or condition that restricts the growth or size of a population because it's in shortest supply.

limpid Adjective C2

Completely clear, especially describing water, light, or a person's writing style.

linchpin Noun C1

A person or thing that is essential to holding a plan, organization, or system together.

line Noun A1

A long thin mark, or a row of people or things placed one after another.

lineage Noun B1

A line of descendants from a particular ancestor, or a sequence of development.

linear Adjective B1

Arranged in or relating to a straight line, or progressing in a simple, step-by-step way.

linear equation Noun B1

An equation between two variables that produces a straight line when graphed.

linear programming Noun B2

A mathematical method for finding the best possible outcome, such as maximum profit or minimum cost, given a set of straight-line constraints.

linear scale Noun B1

A scale on which equal distances represent equal increases in value.

linen Noun A1

A strong, light fabric made from the flax plant, or household items like sheets and towels made from cloth.

linguistic Adjective B2

Relating to language or the study of language.

link Noun A2

A connection between two things, or a clickable item on a webpage that takes you to another page.

lion Noun A1

A large wild cat with a mane, known as one of the strongest animals in Africa.

lionize Verb C1

To treat someone as important or famous, giving them a great deal of public attention and admiration.

lip Noun A1

One of the two soft edges that form the opening of your mouth.

lipid Noun B2

A fat, oil or wax-like molecule that doesn't dissolve in water and is used by living things for energy storage and building cell membranes.

lips Noun A1

The two soft edges around the opening of your mouth.

liquid Noun A1

A substance, such as water, that flows freely and takes the shape of its container.

list Noun A1

A set of names, items, or numbers written down one after another.

listen Verb A1

To pay attention in order to hear something.

listener Noun A2

A person who listens, especially to a speaker, broadcast, or another person talking.

literacy Noun B1

The ability to read and write.