Letter L – Episode 02 1 / 20 1. What does “Lease” mean? • A contract to rent property for a period of time • A type of loan from a bank • A promise to buy something later Explanation: A lease is a legal contract allowing someone to use property for a set time in exchange for payment. Example: He has the flat on a long lease. 2 / 20 2. What does “Leather” mean? • Animal skin prepared for clothing • A type of plastic fabric • A rare kind of wood Explanation: Leather is the skin of animals that has been treated to make clothing, shoes, and other goods. Example: This jacket is made of leather. 3 / 20 3. What does “Leave out” mean? • To relax after hard work • To not include something • To leave a place quickly Explanation: Leave out means to neglect or forget to mention or include something. Example: They always leave her out of the conversation. 4 / 20 4. What does “Leaving soon” mean? • Already gone • Departing in a short time • Staying for a long period Explanation: Leaving soon means someone is about to depart shortly. Example: We will be leaving soon. 5 / 20 5. What does “Lecture” mean? • A short text message • A formal educational talk • A casual chat Explanation: A lecture is a structured speech given to teach or explain something. Example: Dr. Lane gave us an interesting lecture on biology. 6 / 20 6. What does “Leer” mean? • To look away shyly • To look at something quickly • To look at someone unpleasantly Explanation: Leer means to look or smile at someone in an offensive or unpleasant way. Example: He leered at me. 7 / 20 7. What does “Legacy” mean? • Money or property left after death • A modern invention • A promise for the future Explanation: Legacy refers to inheritance or property passed down after someone dies. Example: An elderly cousin had left her a small legacy. 8 / 20 8. What does “Legislation” mean? • A newspaper report • A political meeting • Laws made by a government Explanation: Legislation is the process of making or enacting laws. Example: The legislation has a fundamental weakness. 9 / 20 9. What does “Legislature” mean? • A school for law students • A group that makes laws • A group that enforces laws Explanation: The legislature is the official body that creates laws in a state or country. Example: Laws are put by legislatures. 10 / 20 10. What does “Leisure time” mean? • Time for shopping • Time spent working • Free time for relaxation Explanation: Leisure time is free time when people can rest or enjoy hobbies. Example: What do you do in your leisure time? 11 / 20 11. What does “Lemon” mean? • Something defective • A successful invention • A sweet fruit Explanation: Lemon here refers to something useless or defective, not the fruit. Example: Only one of his inventions turned out to be a lemon. 12 / 20 12. What does “Lend” mean? • To give something temporarily • To steal something • To sell something Explanation: Lend means to allow someone to use something for a period of time. Example: I asked John to lend me some money. 13 / 20 13. What does “Let down” mean? • To disappoint someone • To lift someone higher • To hide something Explanation: Let down means to fail to meet someone’s expectations. Example: He promised to help, but he let me down. 14 / 20 14. What does “Let it down” mean? • To finish early • To allow something to descend • To destroy something Explanation: Let it down means to bring something lower slowly. Example: The plane was let down safely. 15 / 20 15. What does “Let the cat out of the bag” mean? • To reveal a secret • To buy food • To chase an animal Explanation: This idiom means to accidentally reveal a secret or surprise. Example: Try not to let the cat out of the bag. 16 / 20 16. What does “Let up” mean? • To reduce intensity • To continue forever • To grow stronger Explanation: Let up means to decrease pressure, strength, or intensity. Example: I do not know when the rain will let up. 17 / 20 17. What does “Level” mean ? • Even and flat • Curved and uneven • Slanted and bent Explanation: Level describes something smooth, even, or flat. Example: Danny built his house on level ground. 18 / 20 18. What does “Level with” mean? • To be honest with someone • To argue with someone • To ignore someone Explanation: Level with means to speak honestly or tell the truth. Example: He never leveled with his parents about the accident. 19 / 20 19. What does “Lie down” mean? • To wake up quickly • To recline or rest • To leave a place Explanation: Lie down means to rest in a horizontal position. Example: She said she was going for a lie down. 20 / 20 20. What does “Lift” mean? • To raise something higher • To throw something out • To push something away Explanation: Lift means to move something upwards. Example: It took two men to lift the piano. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte
