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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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CEFR LEVEL

3335 entries have no recorded CEFR level and are included in All.

325 words & expressions

lab

word B1

a laboratory; a room or building equipped for scientific experiments a place equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching

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label

word B2

a small piece of paper or name that gives information about something a small piece of paper or material attached to something to identify or describe it a small piece of paper, fabric, or material attached to an object giving information about it; to attach such a tag or to describe someone or something in a particular way; A small piece of paper, fabric, or plastic attached to an object giving information about it.

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labile

word C2

easily altered or unstable; liable to change

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Labor of love

phrase

a challenging project or piece of work done out of deep passion, devotion, or love rather than for money; A challenging or comprehensive task undertaken out of pure personal passion rather than for commercial gain.

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laboratory

word B1

a room or building where scientific tests or research are done A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.; a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching; A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.

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labour

word B1

work, especially hard physical work; workers, especially manual workers, considered collectively

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labyrinth

word C1

a complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze

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labyrinthine

word C2

Like a labyrinth; irregular, twisting, intricate, and confusing.

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lack

word A2

to not have enough of something; a shortage the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage The state of being without or not having enough of something.

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lackluster

word C1

Lacking vitality, energy, brilliance, or enthusiasm; dull and uninspired.

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lady

word A1

a polite word for a woman a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman A polite or formal way of referring to a woman.

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Laid off

idiom

Discharged or dismissed from employment due to economic hardship, restructuring, or lack of work.

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laissez-faire

word C1

A policy of minimal government intervention in economic affairs and commercial enterprise.

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lake

word A2

a large area of water surrounded by land a large body of water completely surrounded by land A large area of water surrounded by land.; a large body of water completely surrounded by land a large area of water surrounded by land A large area of water surrounded by land.

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lamp

word A2

a device for providing light a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil a device that produces artificial light a device that produces light, often using electricity; a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil a device that produces artificial light a device that produces light, often using electricity

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Lance

word C1

a long wooden weapon with a pointed steel head, used by cavalry soldiers

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land

word A2

the ground, especially not water; to arrive on the ground after flying; to get a job or deal the part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water; an area of ground, soil, or earth to come down or bring down to the ground; to arrive at a place the solid part of the earth's surface; ground; territory The solid part of the earth's surface; to come down to the ground.; the part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water; an area of ground, soil, or earth to come down or bring down to the ground; to arrive at a place the solid part of the earth's surface; ground; territory The solid part of the earth's surface; to come down to the ground.

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landlord

word B1

A person who rents out land, a building, or accommodation to a tenant.

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landscape

word A2

the visible features of an area of land, such as fields, rivers, and hills all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas All the visible features of an area of land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.; all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas All the visible features of an area of land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.

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lane

word A2

a narrow rural road or a designated strip of a roadway a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic

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language

word A1

the system of words people use to speak, write, or sign A method of communication used by humans, consisting of spoken and written words structured in specific ways. the method of human communication using words in a structured way; a system of communication the system of communication used by a particular community, including spoken and written words; A method of communication used by humans, consisting of spoken and written words structured in specific ways. the method of human communication using words in a structured way; a system of communication the system of communication used by a particular community, including spoken and written words

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languish

word C1

To fail to make progress or be successful; to grow weak or deteriorate through neglect.

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lap

word B2

the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course the top part of the legs of a person when sitting; one complete trip around a track or course As noun: the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; As verb: to drink liquid with the tongue.

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lap of luxury

idiom

A state or lifestyle characterized by immense wealth, great elegance, and lavish comfort.

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large

word A1

big in size, number, or amount of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big big in size, amount, or number

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largely

word B1

mostly; mainly; to a large degree to a great extent; mostly or mainly

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last

word A2

coming after all others; most recent; continuing for a time to continue to exist or happen for a period of time; to endure to continue for a period of time; coming after all others

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last but not least

phrase A2

importantly, despite being mentioned after everything or everyone else; Mentioned at the end of a series or discussion, but possessing equal importance to earlier points.; Mentioned at the end of a series or list, yet possessing equal significance to everything preceding it.

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last minute

phrase B2

the latest possible time before an event or deadline

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Last Straw

idiom

The final problem or burden in a series of troubles that makes a situation completely intolerable.

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last week

phrase B1

during the week immediately before the present one

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last year

phrase A2

during the calendar year before this current one

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Last-Ditch Effort

idiom

A desperate, final attempt to avoid disaster, defeat, or total failure.

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Last-minute review

phrase

a final quick revision of key facts or formulas conducted immediately before an exam

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late

word A1

after the expected or usual time; near the end of a period arriving, happening, or done after the expected time; arriving, happening, or done after the expected time

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lately

word B1

Recently; in the period of time just before now.

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latent

word C1

existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed

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latter

word A2

the second of two people or things just mentioned the second of two people or things mentioned

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laud

word C2

to praise someone or something highly, especially in public

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laugh

word A1

to make sounds and movements of the face and body expressing amusement or happiness; to make a happy sound; the sound itself to make sounds and movements expressing happiness or amusement to make sounds with your voice expressing happiness or amusement to make sounds and movements of the face that show amusement or joy; to make sounds and movements expressing happiness or amusement to make sounds with your voice expressing happiness or amusement to make sounds and movements of the face that show amusement or joy

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