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Basic Vocabulary 9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| launch - The airline will launch its new transatlantic service next month. | Take off or begin. |
| lawn - David mowed the lawn and trimmed the hedges yesterday. | An area of grass grown in the front or back of your home. |
| lawyer - My lawyer has a small practice in downtown Chicago. | A professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice. |
| league - Many teams belong to the National Football League. | a number of persons, groups, nations joined together for some purpose |
| leisure - My leisure time includes reading books, and listening to music. | time free from work or duties |
| leopard - The class saw a beautiful leopard at the zoo. | A wild cat that lives in Africa and Asia. This mammal usually has black dots on its coat. |
| lettuce - I had a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich for lunch today. | A plant with large green leaves that is popular in salads. |
| library - You should whisper in a library so people can read without disruptions. | A place where books are kept for people to borrow. |
| liquid - The sponge will absorb all of the liquid. | A state of matter that has no fixed shape but that has a definite volume. |
| literature - We studied literature in English class. | The books, poetry, stories and plays written by people to share ideas. |
| litter - Do not throw litter in the ocean. | Small garbage, such as little pieces of paper, thrown about carelessly. |
| longitude - Look on the map to find the longitude. | imaginary lines on the globe that run north and south |
| lousy - Sue said that she felt lousy. | very painful or unpleasant; inferior or worthless |
| luggage - We had the hotel porter take our luggage up to our room. | A bag or suitcase that is used to store and carry things while traveling. |
| lullaby - The mother sang a lullaby to put her baby to sleep. | A quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep. |
| lunar - Last night we watched a lunar eclipse. | Of or relating to or associated with the moon. |
| machine - My mother uses her sewing machine every day. | A piece of equipment that can do a particular job. |
| magnet - A magnet can pick up paper clips. | An object that attracts iron and steel. |
| magnificent - The Grand Canyon is a magnificent place to visit. | Beautiful in a grand or stately way. |
| magnitude - The great magnitude of the whale shocked the divers. | Greatness, especially in size or extent |
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