Learning English vocabulary, especially abstract and academic words, has always been a big challenge for English learners because the majority of ESL learners simply memorize words out of context. Therefore, English learners cannot score high on standardized English tests, such as IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, SAT, etc. with relatively long passages and contextualized words.
Vocabulary learning should be integrated with listening comprehension to become a more natural process. For this reason, our students can select any word, phrase, passage or the entire article in order to listen to the selected text. That is to say, LELB Society is genuinely talking to and interacting with our students.
As mentioned earlier, it’s a wrong approach to learning vocabulary out of context. At LELB Society, we provide our students with this exceptional opportunity to build up and expand academic vocabulary in real or authentic context extracted from novels, books, websites, plays, scripts of movies, poems, and the like. What’s more, our students can master advanced vocabulary in organized themes and subjects by clicking on the tags or keywords located at the bottom of each lesson. To browse our most frequently-used tags and keywords, click here and study all lessons.
Abstract words should become tangible in your mind for a longer retention. One perfect way to make abstract words tangible is to make appropriate associations between them and corresponding visual concepts, and using images and illustrations can help you achieve this goal. At LELB Society, we have illustrated thousands of advanced English vocabulary found in best-selling vocabulary books, such as 504 Absolutely Essential Words, 1100 Words You Need to Know and 601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam.
The images and illustrations are accessible only to our students or members.
Suture definition and meaning in context with images and visuals /ˈsuː.tʃəʳ/ (noun & verb) Definition of suture a stitch or row of stitches used to sew up a cut, wound or injury in a patient’s body, material for surgical stitching a surgical seam or line at which the two edges of the wound have been…
Delectable definition and meaning in context with images and visuals /dɪˈlek.tə.bļ/ (adj) Definition of delectable (of food) delicious and palatable, having a pleasant taste, ambrosial, appetizing, mouthwatering, tasty, flavorsome, flavorful, luscious, succulent delightful, pleasing and attractive, beautiful, adorable, charming, appealing, lovely, enchanting, gorgeous, stunning Video of delectable Delectable in context There’s no denying the allure…
Salutary definition and meaning in context with images and visuals /ˈsæl.jʊ.tri/ (adj) Definition of salutary promoting good health, healthful, salubrious, health-giving useful and beneficial, advantageous, of great value and benefit, valuable, profitable, helpful, productive, worthwhile, constructive Video of salutary Salutary in context A salutary experience is one that has beneficial effects on our well-being, promoting…
Residue definition and meaning in context with images and visuals /ˈrez.ɪ.djuː/ (noun) Definition of residue something that is left over or remains after the main part is removed or taken away, remains, dregs, rest, remainder, excess, deposit, filtrate remainder of a deceased person’s estate or property after debts or taxes have been paid Video of…
Oblivious definition and meaning in context with images and visuals /əˈblɪv.i.əs/ (adj) Definition of oblivious unaware of or paying no attention to somebody or something, unmindful, unconscious, insensible, ignorant forgetting all about somebody or something, forgetful, unwitting Video of oblivious Oblivious in context Old age can sometimes lead to a decline in cognitive function, including…
Souvenir definition and meaning in context with images and visuals /ˌsuː.vənˈɪəʳ/ (noun) Definition of souvenir something that you purchase or keep as a reminder of a special place or occasion, memento, keepsake, memorial, relic, trophy, reminder, remembrance, token Video of souvenir Souvenir in context Best Souvenirs from Iran Iran, a country rich in history and…
Slatternly definition and meaning in context with images and visuals /ˈslæt.ən.li/ (adj) Definition of slatternly unkempt, slovenly, messy, untidy, disheveled, scruffy Video of slatternly Slatternly in context Living in a messy, slatternly and untidy home can wreak havoc on your mental well-being. Clutter creates chaos not only in your living space but also in your…
Nonagenarian definition and meaning in context with images and visuals /ˌnɒn.ə.dʒəˈneə.ri.ən/ (adj & noun) Definition of nonagenarian a person who is between 90 and 99 years old, someone who is 10 years older than an octogenarian Video of nonagenarian Nonagenarian in context Japanese people have a remarkably high rate of longevity, often reaching the age…
Forebear definition and meaning in context with images and visuals /ˈfɔː.beəʳ/ (noun) Definition of forebear (usually plural) – another spelling is forbear = a long-dead relative, ancestor, forefather, antecedent, forerunner, progenitor, grandparent, predecessor Video of forebear Forebear in context The Forebears of Native Australians The forebears of Native Australians, often referred to as Aboriginal or…
Rancid definition and meaning in context with images and visuals /ˈrænt.sɪd/ (adj) Definition of rancid tasting or smelling awful because of being spoiled, putrid, noisome, stinking, stale, sour, fetid, rotten, foul, malodorous, with disgusting smell or taste Video of rancid Rancid in context Here’s a quick guide to eliminating a rancid smell from your fridge:…