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Language & Communication — Lesson 18

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journal
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journal

ˈdʒɜːrnəl
A magazine or newspaper that deals with a particular subject or professional activity — she writes in her journal every evening.
She writes in her journal every evening.
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justify
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justify

ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ
Justify means to show or prove that something is right, reasonable, or correct — he tried to justify his actions.
How can you justify spending so much money?
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label
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label

ˈleɪbəl
A small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to something to — can you read the label to see what's inside?
The label on the bottle says 'Made in France'.
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lament
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lament

ləˈment
Express deep sorrow, grief, or regret about something — she lamented the loss of her beloved grandfather.
She lamented the loss of her beloved grandfather.
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language
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language

ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ
A system of communication consisting of sounds , words, and grammar — the English language.
She does research into how children acquire language.
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latin
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latin

ˈlætən
An ancient language that was spoken in Rome and is the basis of many modern — she is studying Latin at university.
Latin was the official language of the Roman Empire.
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laugh
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laugh

læf
Make sounds with your voice while smiling, usually because something is funny or happy — she laughed at the joke.
She laughed at the joke.
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lay
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lay

leɪ
Put or place something down gently or carefully in a particular position — she laid the book on the table.
She laid the book on the table.
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lecture
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lecture

ˈlektʃər
A formal talk or speech given to an audience, especially in an educational context — I attended a lecture about climate change.
The professor gave a lecture on modern history.
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legend
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legend

ˈledʒənd
A story from ancient times about heroes, supernatural events, or magical — she became a legend in the world of tennis.
The legend of King Arthur has been told for centuries.
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legislation
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legislation

ˌledʒɪˈsleɪʃən
The act or process of making laws — legislation is needed to address this issue.
The government passed new legislation on environmental protection.
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license
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license

ˈlaɪsəns
An official document or permit that gives someone the right to do something — I need to renew my driver's license.
I need to renew my driver's license.
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