by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Linage means payment for written work at a specified amount per line:”I have agreed to translate a book on the condition that I should be paid on the basis of linage, not on the basis of chapters or total number of pages.” Lineage , on the other hand,...
by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Licorice is a confection made from or flavored with the root of a plant which is used as a flavoring in candy, liqueurs, tobacco, and medicines: ” This medicine is exclusively meant for children as it has been sweetened with licorice.” Lickerish , on the...
by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Liberal has the following meanings:- 1. Generous and open handed:”The employer is liberal in paying the servants bonus on all festivals.” 2. Broad minded, not traditional: “Jawahar Lal Nehru was known for his liberal and secular views.” 3. When...
by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Liar is an individual who makes statements which are untrue and not based on fact: “Finding the witness a liar, the judge did not believe his version of the incident.” Lyre, on the other hand, means a stringed instrument of the harp family having two...
by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Liable has the following meanings:- 1. At risk for an accident: “Take exercise daily or else you are liable to gain weight.” 2. Legally responsible: “The court has ordered that the son is liable to pay the debts of the dead father.” Libel means...
by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Levee has the following meanings:- 1. A gathering or reception organized by a person of importance, typically first thing in the morning: “The queen will appear at the main gate for her annual levee on Christmas for which people are waiting very...
