Definition: The main unit of currency used in Bulgaria, which is divided into smaller units called stotinki.

Example: I exchanged my dollars for lev when I traveled to Bulgaria.

Definition: A type of iron joint made of several parts that fits into a stone to help lift it with a hoisting device.

Example: The workers used a lewis to lift the heavy stone into place.

Definition: A traditional unit of measurement in China for distance, which is now standardized to be approximately 500 meters or 0.5 kilometers.

Example: The mountain is about three li away from the village.

Definition: A person who does not tell the truth and instead says things that are not true.

Example: He was known as a liar because he often made up stories.

Definition: Having qualities that make someone or something easy to like or be friendly with.

Example: She is a very likable person who gets along with everyone.

Definition: A person who stays in a place longer than necessary, often without a clear purpose.

Example: The lingerer at the café seemed to enjoy watching the world go by.

Definition: To understand what someone is saying by observing the movements of their lips.

Example: She can lipread very well, so she understood what he was saying without hearing it.

Definition: A person who speaks with a speech defect that causes them to pronounce 's' and 'z' sounds like 'th'.

Example: The child was a lisper, but with speech therapy, he improved his pronunciation.

Definition: This word describes someone or something that is flexible, graceful, and able to move easily and quickly.

Example: The dancer's lissom movements captivated the audience.

Definition: This word describes someone or something that is flexible and able to move gracefully and easily.

Example: The dancer's lissome movements captivated the audience.