IPA: /ˈlaɪtəʊtiːz/
KK: /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/
Definition: A way of speaking where you make a statement less strong by saying what it is not, like saying 'not bad' to mean 'good'.
Example: Using litotes, she said he was 'not the worst player' to imply he was quite good.
IPA: /ˈlɪtəˌrətər/
KK: /ˈlɪtəˌrɪtər/
Definition: A person who is involved in writing or literary activities, such as a writer, critic, or essayist.
Example: The litterateur published several essays on modern literature.
IPA: /ˈlɪtərəl/
KK: /ˈlɪtərəl/
Definition: Relating to or located on the shore, particularly by the sea.
Example: The littoral zone is home to many unique species of plants and animals.
Definition: A coastal area or region that is located along the shore, typically between the high and low tide marks.
Example: The littoral zone is home to many unique plants and animals that thrive in coastal environments.
IPA: /lɪˈtɜːr.dʒɪ.kəl/
KK: /lɪˈtɜr.dʒɪ.kəl/
Definition: Related to the formal rituals and ceremonies of a religious service.
Example: The church follows a liturgical calendar that marks important religious events throughout the year.
IPA: /lɪˈtɜːdʒɪkli/
KK: /lɪˈtɜrʤɪkli/
Definition: In a way that relates to a formal set of religious ceremonies or rituals.
Example: The church service was conducted liturgically, following the traditional order of worship.
IPA: /ˈlɪtərdʒɪst/
KK: /ˈlɪtərdʒɪst/
Definition: A person who prepares or leads religious services and rituals, often focusing on the structure and content of the ceremonies.
Example: The liturgist carefully planned the order of the service to ensure everything flowed smoothly.
IPA: /lɪˈvɪdəti/
KK: /ˈlɪvɪdəti/
Definition: A condition where the skin appears discolored, often due to bruising or blood pooling, especially in deceased bodies.
Example: The lividity on the cadaver indicated the time of death.
IPA: /lɪkˌsɪviˈeɪʃən/
KK: /lɪkˌsɪviˈeɪʃən/
Definition: The process of removing a soluble substance from a solid by washing it with a liquid, usually water.
Example: The lixiviation of minerals is essential in extracting valuable metals from ore.
IPA: /ˈloʊnˌwɜrd/
KK: /ˈloʊnˌwɜrd/
Definition: A term borrowed from one language and used in another, often adapted to fit the new language's rules.
Example: The word 'ballet' is a loanword from French that is commonly used in English.
IPA: /loʊð/
KK: /loʊð/
Definition: To feel intense dislike or disgust for someone or something.
Example: She loathes the taste of broccoli and refuses to eat it.
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