Set L Flashcards
labour (1. noun 2. verb)
- work
2. to work
lament (verb)
to cry, to feel sadness
latter (adjective)
latest, most recent
lea (noun)
meadow
lean (1. adjective 2. verb)
- thin, with no fat:
Katie enjoys eating lean meat. - to bend, tilt
lenient (adjective)
forgiving, tolerant:
Although the children had not completed their homework, the teacher was lenient and did not punish them.
liable (adjective)
likely to, bound to:
During heavy rain storm the river is liable to flood.
liberty (noun)
freedom
limb (noun)
arm or leg
limit (1. noun 2. verb))
- boundary:
You must not break the speed limit. - restrict:
Claire has to limit your intake of chocolate brownie to one per week.
linger (verb)
to stay, hang around
lodge (1. noun 2. verb)
- cabin
2. to rent a room in someone’s house
lofty (adjective)
tall, high:
The lofty mountains rose above the village.
loyal (adjective)
faithful, dependable:
Ben and Harry are loyal friends.