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B1 Intermediate English Vocabulary
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifestyle | /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/ | n. | Way of living | Healthy lifestyle. | |
| Lift | /lɪft/ | v. | To move something from a lower to a higher position | Can you help me lift this heavy box? | |
| Light | /laɪt/ | n. | The brightness that comes from the sun or fire | The light in the room is too bright. | |
| lighter | /ˈlaɪtər/ | n. | a small tool used to make a flame | He used a lighter to light the candle. | |
| Like | /laɪk/ | v. | To enjoy or approve of something or someone | I like playing tennis. | |
| Likely | /ˈlaɪkli/ | adj. | If something is likely, it will probably happen | It is likely to rain tomorrow. | |
| Limit | /ˈlɪmɪt/ | v. | The greatest amount, number, or level of something that is either possible or allowed | There is a speed limit on this road. | |
| Line | /laɪn/ | n. | A long, thin mark on the surface of something | Draw a straight line on the paper. | |
| Link | /lɪŋk/ | n. | A connection between two people, things, or ideas | There is a strong link between smoking and cancer. | |
| Link | /lɪŋk/ | n. | Connection to another page | Click the link. | |
| Link | /lɪŋk/ | n. | A connection to another web page | Click this link. | |
| Lip | /lɪp/ | n. | One of the two soft, red edges of the mouth | She has red lips. | |
| Liquid | /ˈlɪkwɪd/ | n. | A substance, such as water, that is not solid or a gas | Water is a liquid. | |
| Liquid | /ˈlɪkwɪd/ | n. | Fluid substance | Drink liquid. | |
| List | /lɪst/ | n. | A record of short pieces of information | Make a shopping list before you go to the store. | |
| Listen | /ˈlɪsən/ | v. | To give attention to someone or something in order to hear him, her, or it | I like to listen to music. | |
| listening | /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/ | v. | paying attention to sounds or speech | He is listening to music. | |
| Literature | /ˈlɪtərətʃər/ | n. | Written artistic works, especially those with a high and lasting artistic value | He studies English literature at university. | |
| litter | /ˈlɪtər/ | n. | rubbish left in a public place | Please put your litter in the bin. | |
| Little | /ˈlɪtəl/ | adj. | Small in size or amount | She has a little dog. | |
| Live | /lɪv/ | v. | To have your home somewhere | I live in London. | |
| lively | /ˈlaɪvli/ | adj. | full of energy and activity | The children were lively at the party. | |
| Living | /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ | adj. | Alive now | All living things need water. | |
| Load | /loʊd/ | n. | The amount of weight carried | The truck carried a heavy load of bricks. | |
| Loan | /loʊn/ | n. | An amount of money that is borrowed | I took out a bank loan to buy a car. |
