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Words Starting with "L"

Light-Loving
B2adjective
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Light-Loving

Describing organisms, particularly plants, that require a lot of light for optimal growth.

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Light-Rail
B2noun
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Light-Rail

A form of urban public transportation that uses lighter rail vehicles on dedicated tracks.

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Light-Spot
B2noun
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Light-Spot

A specific area or point that is illuminated or highlighted by light.

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Light-a-Fire-Under-Someone
B2idiomatic expression
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Light-a-Fire-Under-Someone

To motivate or encourage someone to take action or to work harder.

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Light-the-Fuse
B2verb
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Light-the-Fuse

To ignite a fuse, especially in the context of explosives.

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Lighter-Than-Air-Aircraft
B2noun
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Lighter-Than-Air-Aircraft

An aircraft that is capable of flight by being buoyant in the air, typically filled with a gas that is lighter than air, such as helium or hydrogen.

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Lightheadedness
B2noun
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Lightheadedness

A feeling of dizziness or faintness, often accompanied by a sensation of being unsteady.

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Lighthouse
B2noun
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Lighthouse

A tall structure with a light at the top, used to guide ships and boats safely to shore.

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Lightness
B2noun
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Lightness

The quality of being light in weight.

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Lightweight Wood
B2noun
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Lightweight Wood

A type of wood that is relatively low in density and weight, making it easier to handle and transport.

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Like-for-Like
B2noun
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Like-for-Like

A comparison or exchange of items that are equivalent in value or quality.

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Likelihood
B2noun
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Likelihood

The state or fact of something being likely; probable chance.

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