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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

leguminous

IPA: /lɪˈɡjuːmɪnəs/

KK: /lɪˈɡjuːmɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a group of plants that produce seeds in pods, such as beans and peas.

Example: Leguminous plants are important for improving soil fertility.

leisure

IPA: /ˈliːʒər/

KK: /ˈliːʒər/

noun

Definition: Time when you are not working and can relax or do things you enjoy.

Example: During the weekend, I like to spend my leisure time reading books.

lengthen

IPA: /ˈlɛŋθən/

KK: /ˈlɛŋθən/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something longer in size or duration.

Example: She decided to lengthen her dress by adding some fabric at the bottom.

lengthier

IPA: /ˈlɛŋθiər/

KK: /ˈlɛŋθiˌɚ/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is longer in duration or extent than something else.

Example: The meeting was lengthier than I expected, lasting over two hours.

leniently

IPA: /lɪˈniːəntli/

KK: /ˈlinjəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not strict or harsh; allowing more freedom or being more forgiving than usual.

Example: The teacher graded the tests leniently, giving students extra points for effort.

lens

IPA: /lɛnz/

KK: /lɛnz/

noun

Definition: A transparent object, usually made of glass or plastic, that bends light to form images. It can be used in cameras, glasses, and other optical devices.

Example: The photographer adjusted the lens to get a clearer picture.

transitive verb

Definition: To capture an image or video using a camera.

Example: She decided to lens the beautiful sunset at the beach.

lessen

IPA: /ˈlɛsən/

KK: /ˈlɛsən/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become smaller in amount, degree, or intensity; to decrease.

Example: The pain will lessen over time.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something smaller in amount, degree, or size.

Example: The doctor advised me to lessen my sugar intake for better health.

lessened

IPA: /ˈlɛsənd/

KK: /ˈlɛsənd/

adjective

Definition: Reduced in amount, degree, or intensity.

Example: The pain has lessened since I took the medicine.

verb

Definition: To make something smaller in amount, degree, or size.

Example: The new policy has lessened the amount of waste produced by the factory.

letterform

IPA: /ˈlɛtəfɔːm/

KK: /ˈlɛtərˌfɔrm/

noun

Definition: The design or shape of a letter in the alphabet, focusing on its visual appearance and style.

Example: The artist created a unique letterform for the logo that made it stand out.

leucemia

IPA: /luˈsiːmiə/

KK: /lʊˈsiːmiə/

noun

Definition: A serious illness where the body produces too many white blood cells, affecting the blood and often leading to severe health issues.

Example: The doctor diagnosed him with leucemia after reviewing his blood tests.

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