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.
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Nefarious 1100 Words You Need Nefarious 1100 Words You Need /nəˈfeə.ri.əs/ (adj) evil or immoral, infamous, wicked, despicable, reprehensible, notorious, disreputable, egregious, degenerate, perverse, vicious: The director of the company seems to have been involved in some nefarious practices/activities. Antonyms reputable, trustworthy Parts of Speech Adverb: nefariously Noun: nefariousness
Scrutinize 1100 Words You Need Scrutinize 1100 Words You Need /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/ (verb) Scrutinize definition to examine something very carefully in order to discover information, inspect, study, pore over, analyze, dissect, search, investigate: Example He scrutinized the men’s faces carefully/closely, trying to work out who was lying. Antonyms glimpse, glance Parts of speech Noun: scrutiny Noun: …
Have Cold Feet 1100 Words Have Cold Feet 1100 Words To suddenly become hesitant and uncertain about what you plan to do, be uncertain, be indecisive, vacillate, waver, falter, dither, dawdle, think twice, have qualms, have doubt: My cousin was all set to join the paratroops, but at the last moment, he got cold feet. …
Ineffectual 1100 Words You Need Ineffectual 1100 Words You Need /ˌɪn.ɪˈfek.tju.əl/ (adj) not skilled at achieving, or not able to produce good results, inexpert, incompetent, indecisive, unable to realize desired results, weak, feeble, unimpressive, unsuccessful, useless, hopeless, inadequate, inefficient, inept, fruitless: Several of the teachers were ineffectual at maintaining discipline. Antonyms competent Parts of Speech …
Astute 1100 Words You Need Astute 1100 Words You Need /əˈstjuːt/ (adj) clever and quick to see how to take advantage of a situation, wise, judicious, shrewd, smart, perceptive, incisive, intelligent, perspicacious: an astute investor/businesswoman his astute handling of the situation an astute observer of human behavior Antonyms stupid, lowbrow, imprudent Parts of Speech Adv: …
Solicit 1100 Words You Need Solicit 1100 Words You Need /səˈlɪs.ɪt/ (verb) 1: to ask someone for money, information or help, ask for, beg, importune, seek, petition for, plead for, request, crave, implore, beseech, plead with, lobby: to solicit donations for a charity It is illegal for public officials to solicit gifts or money in …
Loath 1100 Words You Need Loath 1100 Words You Need /ləʊθ/ (adj) Not being interested in something – unwilling, be loath to do something: to be unwilling to do something, reluctant, wary, against, opposed, averse, disinclined: I’m loath to spend it all at once. Antonyms eager, willing, enthusiastic, zealous Parts of Speech Adj: loathsome Noun: …
Keep a Stiff Upper Lip Keep a Stiff Upper Lip to have the ability to stay calm and not show your feelings in a difficult or upsetting situation, be courageous in the face of trouble, have a poker face, look blank, show no emotion: Men were taught to keep a stiff upper lip. Antonyms express …
Spew 1100 Words You Need Spew 1100 Words You Need /spjuː/ (noun & verb) If something spews liquid or gas or liquid or gas spews from something, it flows out in large amounts, vomit, eject, pour out forcefully, disgorge, discharge, send out, spew out, emit, gush, pour forth: The volcano spewed a giant cloud of …
Venom 1100 Words You Need Venom 1100 Words You Need /ˈvenəm/ (noun) 1: the expression of feelings of hatred or extreme anger, malice, aversion, hatred, vicious hostility, spite, rancor, acrimony, bitterness, virulence, vituperation, malevolence: He was shocked at the sheer venom of her reply. 2. a poisonous liquid which some snakes, insects, etc. produce when …