Advanced English (2) • NOUNS • 'L'

noun [C or U ] C1 • synonyms: ancestry, descent, pedigree • trace one's lineage / royal lineage / artistic lineage • freq in AmE: 4/10

the line of descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree — often referring to family, cultural, or symbolic heritage

noun [C ] C2 informal/metaphorical • synonyms: deadlock, stalemate, bottleneck, gridlock • political/legislative/logistical logjam; break/resolve/cause a logjam; hit/run into a logjam • freq in AmE: 2/10

a situation in which movement or progress is stopped due to a blockage, overload, or lack of agreement; often used metaphorically to describe political, bureaucratic, or procedural deadlock

noun [C ] C1 • synonyms: subsistence payment, stipend, support • receive/provide a living allowance; monthly living allowance for students/refugees/employees abroad • freq in AmE: 5/10

a regular payment or financial support provided to cover basic living expenses, often given to students, employees working abroad, or individuals in need

noun [U ] C1 • synonyms: lifespan, durability, life expectancy • human/life/species longevity; increase/promote longevity through diet/exercise/genetics • freq in AmE: 6/10

the length or duration of a person's life; the state of living for a long time