11 Plus Vocabulary Words Starting With L

Work, especially hard physical work; the workforce of a country or industry

“Building the pyramids required immense human labour.”

To express passionate grief or sorrow about something

“She lamented the loss of her childhood home.”

A system of communication using words and grammar; the style of speaking or writing

“English is a global language spoken by billions.”

Being the second of two things mentioned; relating to the end of a period

“Between coffee and tea, I prefer the latter.”

Luxurious and extravagant; given or produced in generous abundance

“They hosted a lavish wedding reception with hundreds of guests.”

To incline or bend from a vertical position; to rely on for support

“She had to lean against the wall to catch her breath.”

Free time when one is not working or occupied; time available for enjoyment

“She spends her leisure time reading and gardening.”

Not harsh or strict in punishing or judging; merciful and tolerant

“The judge was lenient and gave only a small fine.”

Legally responsible; likely to do or experience something undesirable

“The company is liable for any injuries on their property.”

Open to new ideas and willing to respect different opinions; given generously

“She has liberal views on social issues.”

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions; freedom to act as one chooses

“The constitution guarantees liberty and justice for all.”

A building or room containing collections of books and other materials for reading or borrowing

“The university library contains over two million books.”

A brilliant flash of light in the sky caused by electrical discharge during a storm

“Lightning struck the old oak tree during the storm.”

An arm, leg, or wing of a person, animal, or bird; a large branch of a tree

“The accident left him with a broken limb.”

A point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend

“The speed limit on this road is sixty miles per hour.”

To stay in a place longer than necessary; to be slow to disappear or die

“The smell of her perfume lingered in the room.”

To stay somewhere temporarily as a guest; to become fixed or embedded in something

“We decided to lodge at a cabin in the mountains.”

Very tall and impressive; noble in character or elevated in attitude

“The lofty mountains dominated the landscape.”

Sadness resulting from being without companionship; the quality of being unfrequented and isolated

“The loneliness of living abroad was harder than expected.”

Giving firm and constant support or allegiance to a person, cause, or institution

“The dog remained loyal to its owner throughout his life.”