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Label

Label- A small piece of paper, fabric, plastic, or similar material attached to an object and giving information about it.

Example: The label on the box indicated its contents.


Labor

Labor- Work, especially hard physical work.

Example: They labored all day to finish the construction.


Lack

Lack - Not having enough.

Example: There is a lack of resources.


Laugh

Laugh - To make a sound of joy.

Example: They laughed at the joke.


Layer

Layer- A sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body.

Example: The cake had layers of frosting.


Leader

Leader - Someone who guides others.

Example: The leader of the team is very inspiring.


Legal

Legal- Relating to the law.

Example: They sought legal advice before signing the contract.


Legislate

Legislate- To make or enact laws.

Example: The government plans to legislate on environmental protection.


Lesson

Lesson - Something learned or taught.

Example: He learned a valuable lesson.


Letter

Letter - A written message.

Example: She wrote a letter to her friend.


Level

Level - A specific height or rank.

Example: The water level is rising.


Liberate

Liberate - To set free.

Example: The soldiers liberated the town.


Limit

Limit - The maximum allowed.

Example: There is a limit to how much you can carry.


Listen

Listen - To hear attentively.

Example: Listen to the teacher’s instructions.


Lonely

Lonely - Feeling alone.

Example: He felt lonely without his friends.


Lose

Lose - To misplace or fail to win.

Example: Don’t lose your keys.


Luxury

Luxury - Great comfort.

Example: They enjoyed the luxury of the hotel.