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letdown
nounB2
/ˈlɛt.daʊn/A disappointment; a failure to meet expectations or hopes.
letha
nounExtremely Low
/ˈliːθə/A rare or archaic term related to lethargy or sleep; of a sleep-like or drowsy nature.
lethal chamber
nounLow / Specialized
/ˈliːθ(ə)l ˈtʃeɪmbə/A sealed enclosure designed for the purpose of causing death, typically by gas or other means, especially for the killing of animals.
lethal dose
nounLow-to-medium
/ˌliː.θəl ˈdəʊs/The amount of a substance (e.g., a drug, poison, or radiation) required to cause death.
lethal gene
nounC1
/ˌliː.θəl ˈdʒiːn/A gene that, when inherited in a particular genetic combination (often homozygous), causes the death of the organism carrying it, typically before or shortly after birth.
lethality
nounC1
/lɪˈθælɪti/The quality of causing death; deadliness.
lethargize
verb-transitiveExtremely Rare
/ˈlɛθ.ə.dʒaɪz/To make lethargic; to induce a state of sluggishness, drowsiness, or apathy.
lethargy
nounC1
/ˈleθ.ə.dʒi/A state of tiredness, drowsiness, and lack of energy or enthusiasm, often involving mental and physical inactivity.
lethbridge
nounLow
/ˈleθbrɪdʒ/The name of a city in Alberta, Canada.
lethe
nounRare (Literary/Technical)
/ˈliːθi/oblivion; forgetfulness; a state or condition of forgetfulness.
letitia
nounVery Low (Proper Noun Category)
/lɪˈtɪʃə/A female given name of Latin origin meaning "joy, happiness".
leto
nounN/A
The word "leto" is not a standard English word.
letronne
nounExtremely rare / Historical
/lɛˈtrɒn/A historical unit of measurement used in the wine and spirits trade, particularly in France, equivalent to half a pint.
lett
nounC2 / Very Low
/lɛt/A Latvian person; a native or inhabitant of Latvia.
letted
verbExtremely Rare
/ˈlɛtɪd/Obsolete or archaic past tense and past participle of the verb 'let', meaning to allow, permit, or to cause to happen.
letter
nounverbverb-intransitive+1A1
/ˈletə(r)/A written or printed character representing a sound in a language (e.g., the letter 'A'), or a written message sent, typically by post, in an envelope.
letter bomb
nounLow-frequency/News
/ˈletə bɒm/A concealed explosive device sent via postal mail, designed to injure or kill the recipient when opened.
letter box
nounB1
/ˈlet.ə ˌbɒks/A receptacle for receiving incoming mail, typically a slot in a door or a free-standing box.
letter card
nounB1
/ˈlɛtə ˌkɑːd/A card, often decorative, bearing a written or printed message, typically sent by post on special occasions.
letter carrier
nounMedium
/ˈletə ˌkæriə/A person employed by a postal service to deliver mail to homes and businesses along a designated route.

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