DICTIONARY language (noun) 'lang-gwidj system of words for communicating I speak two languages— English and Spanish. leaf / leaves (noun) lēf / lēvz the part of the plant or tree that grows from the stem The tree has green leaves. less than (adjective) 'les THan a smaller amount than the amount that follows 53.83 is less than 54.50. light (adjective) līt not heavy in weight Yurts are very light so people can carry them. lighting (noun) 'līt-ing the arrangement of lights in an area Choosing proper lighting is important in photography. lightly (adverb) 'līt-lē with little weight or force I touch the chick lightly so I won’t hurt it. line up (verb) līn 'up to form a line The children line up to cross the street. locate (verb) 'lō-kāt to find the position of They try to locate where they are on the map. logging (noun) 'lo-ging the act of cutting down trees in a forest Wood for furniture and cardboard comes from logging. low-pressure (adjective) lō-'presh-urr an air condition that can affect weather Cooler air moves into the low-pressure area with less than normal pressure. lung (noun) lung organ in the chest used for breathing You need your lungs so you can breathe air. M matter (noun) 'ma-turr all things that take up space The matter changed from solid to liquid when heated. mechanical (adjective) mi-'kan-i-kuhl having to do with machines Today, most farmers have mechanical irrigation systems. 340 DICTIONARY language mechanical
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