Starts with letter "L"

Question 1

labor

(ˈlā-bər)

Answer 1

expenditure of physical or mental effort especially when difficult or compulsory
Example: “The cost of repairing the car includes parts and labor.”

труд

Question 2

largely

(ˈlärj-lē)

Answer 2

in a large manner (mostly, primarly)
Example: “The economy is based largely on farming.”

во многом

Question 3

launch

(ˈlȯnch)

Answer 3

to throw forward (hurl)
Example: “The police have launched an investigation into his activities.”

запуск

Question 4

lawn

(ˈlȯn)

Answer 4

ground that is covered with grass and is kept mowed
Example: “We enjoyed a leisurely picnic lunch on the lawn.”

лужайка

Question 5

lawsuit

(ˈlȯ-ˌsüt)

Answer 5

a suit in law (a case before a court)
Example: “More and more lawsuits are being brought against these companies.”

иск

Question 6

leading

(ˈlē-diŋ)

Answer 6

coming or ranking first (foremost); a covering or framework of lead
Example: “Their family played a leading part in the settlement of the town.”

ведущий

Question 7

lean

(ˈlēn)

Answer 7

to incline, deviate, or bend from a vertical position
Example: “I leaned over to pick up the letter.”

наклоняться

Question 8

least

(ˈlēst)

Answer 8

lowest in importance or position
Example: “That was the least interesting book I have ever read.”

наименее

Question 9

legislation

(ˌle-jə-ˈslā-shən)

Answer 9

the action of legislating
Example: “She introduced legislation for protecting the environment.”

законодательство

Question 10

legitimate

(li-ˈji-tə-mət)

Answer 10

to give legal status or authorization to
Example: “Legitimate refugees should be treated with compassion.”

законный, легальный

Question 11

literally

(ˈli-tə-rə-lē)

Answer 11

in a literal sense or manner (such as)
Example: “Many words can be used both literally and figuratively.”

буквально

Question 12

loan

(ˈlōn)

Answer 12

money lent at interest
Example: “She needed money, so she asked her friend for a loan.”

заем, ссуда

Question 13

literary

(ˈli-tə-ˌrer-ē)

Answer 13

of, relating to, or having the characteristics of humane learning or literature
Example: “Mystery fiction is only one of many literary forms.”

литературный

Question 14

loose

(ˈlüs)

Answer 14

not rigidly fastened or securely attached
Example: “Some of the shingles on the roof were loose.”

свободный, рыхлый

Question 15

loss

(ˈlȯs)

Answer 15

destruction, ruin
Example: “The company’s losses for the year were higher than expected.”

потеря, убыток

Question 16

lovely

(ˈləv-lē)

Answer 16

delightful for beauty, harmony, or grace (attractive)
Example: “Their children have lovely manners.”

прекрасный