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- literally Word B1 Literally means “in an exact, non-figurative way,” and is also often used for strong emphasis in informal speech.
- live down Word To live down something is to make people stop remembering or judging you for a past mistake or embarrassing event.
- loath Word Loath means unwilling or reluctant to do something.
- loathe Word To loathe someone or something is to hate them strongly.
- lofty Word Lofty describes something very high or someone’s ideas and goals that seem grand and idealistic.
- long shot Idiom B2 A long shot is something that has a very low chance of success.
- loose cannon Idiom C1 A loose cannon is a person who behaves unpredictably and may cause trouble or harm.
- love Word A2 Love is a strong feeling of deep affection and care for someone or something.
- make waves Idiom B2 To make waves means to cause a noticeable disturbance or attract attention, often by challenging the usual way of doing…
- malevolent Word C1 Malevolent describes someone or something that wants to harm others or takes pleasure in causing harm.
- melancholy Word C1 Melancholy is a quiet, lasting feeling of sadness or thoughtful gloom.
- memories Word Memories are things you remember from the past.
- mesmerizing Word Extremely attractive or fascinating in a way that holds your attention.
- metaphor Word B1 A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another to create a vivid comparison.
- mindfulness Word B2 Mindfulness is the practice of paying calm, focused attention to the present moment.
- Monday morning quarterback Idiom C1 A “Monday morning quarterback” is someone who criticizes decisions after the outcome is already known.
- motif Word C1 A motif is a repeated pattern, image, or idea in art, design, or stories.
- narcissism Word C1 Narcissism is excessive self-focus and admiration, often with little concern for others.
- narcissist Word B2 A narcissist is a person who is overly self-centered and craves admiration from others.
- negate Word To negate something is to make it ineffective or to say that it is not true.