| literate |
able to read and write. [2 definitions] |
| literature |
writings that have lasting value. Literature includes stories, poems, plays, and essays. [2 definitions] |
| Lithuania |
a country of eastern Europe bordered by the Baltic Sea, Poland, Belarus, and Latvia. The capital of Lithuania is Vilnius. |
| litmus paper |
a small strip of treated paper used in chemistry. Litmus paper turns red in an acid and blue in a base. |
| litter |
a mess of waste materials or other objects scattered about. [5 definitions] |
| little |
small in size. [9 definitions] |
| little by little |
in small amounts; gradually. |
| Little Dipper |
the constellation Ursa Minor. The stars that make up this constellation form a pattern that looks like a dipper. |
| live1 |
to have life; be in an active state. [4 definitions] |
| live2 |
being alive; having life. [4 definitions] |
| live high on (or off) the hog |
to live in a way that shows that you spend a lot of money. |
| livelihood |
means of earning or getting what is needed to live. |
| lively |
full of life or energy. [4 definitions] |
| liver1 |
a large, reddish brown organ in the body that has many functions. The liver cleans the blood, stores energy and nutrients, makes bile, and helps the body digest fats. It is found at the top of the abdomen. [2 definitions] |
| livery |
a uniform worn by a male servant such as a butler or chauffeur. [2 definitions] |
| lives |
plural of "life." |
| livestock |
(used with a singular or plural verb) cows, horses, sheep, or other animals raised or kept on a farm or ranch. |
| livid |
very angry; furious. [2 definitions] |
| living |
having life. [6 definitions] |
| living room |
a room in a home in which people can relax or gather together. The living room usually has a couch and comfortable chairs. |
| lizard |
a reptile with rough, scaly skin, four legs, and a long tapering tail. |