let the cat out of the bag |
to reveal a secret. |
lettuce |
a plant with large, crisp leaves that can be eaten. [2 definitions] |
let up |
to stop or become lesser. |
leukemia |
a disease that is a type of cancer inside the bones. With this disease the body makes too many white blood cells. |
levee1 |
an embankment built to keep river water from flooding the land. [2 definitions] |
level |
having a flat, even surface. [10 definitions] |
lever |
a basic tool used to lift or pry things open. A crowbar is one type of lever. [2 definitions] |
levy |
the collection by a government of money, property, or troops. [3 definitions] |
liable |
held responsible by law. [2 definitions] |
liar |
a person who tells lies instead of the truth. |
liberal |
generous. [4 definitions] |
liberate |
to free or let out. |
Liberia |
a country in western Africa. Monrovia is the capital of Liberia. |
liberty |
freedom from being confined or controlled. [3 definitions] |
Libra |
a constellation located between Virgo and Scorpio. Libra is also called the Scales. [3 definitions] |
librarian |
a person trained to work in a library, or who takes care of a particular collection of books. |
library |
a place where books, records, and other materials are kept and from which they may be borrowed. [2 definitions] |
Libya |
a country in northern Africa. Tripoli is the capital of Libya. |
lice |
plural of "louse." |
license |
legal permission to do something, or a paper or card that shows permission. [2 definitions] |
license plate |
a small metal sign on a car, truck, or other vehicle that usually has both numbers and letters. The license plate shows that it is legal to drive the vehicle on public roads. |