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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Vary English Flashcard Vary English Flashcard (verb) /ˈveə.ri/ US /ˈver.i/ to change or to make something change in size, shape, amount or level, to become different: She was not predictable at all. Her moods constantly varied from one extreme to another. Parts of Speech Adjective: varied Adjective: various Adverb: variedly Noun: variety Noun: variation Antonyms …
Power nap English Flashcard Power nap English Flashcard (noun) a short nap that you take in the middle of the day to re-energize yourself and feel better for the rest of the day, siesta: I need to take a power nap before our company’s intense decision-making process.
Conversely English Flashcard Conversely English Flashcard (adv) /kənˈvɜː.sli/ /ˈkɒn.vɜː-/ US /kənˈvɝː-/ /ˈkɑːn.vɜːr-/ referring to a situation that is completely the opposite of another one: Our younger child likes sports. Conversely, our older child has a thirst for education and learning. Antonyms likewise, similarly
Overbearing English Flashcard Overbearing English Flashcard (adj) /ˌəʊ.vəˈbeə.rɪŋ/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈber.ɪŋ/ overconfident and giving too many orders and commands to other people, manipulative, bossy, pushy, directive: I cannot work in this company anymore as long as we continue having such an overbearing manager. Parts of Speech Adverb: overbearingly Noun: overbearingness Antonyms humble, meek
Retention English Flashcard Retention English Flashcard (noun) /rɪˈten.tʃən/ the state of keeping or holding something or the condition of continuing using something for a while: Appropriate study skills are so helpful when it comes to information retention. Parts of Speech Verb: retain Antonyms discharge, release
Uplifting English Flashcard Uplifting English Flashcard (adj) /ʌpˈlɪf.tɪŋ/ raising your spirits and making you happier and more energetic, mood-enhancing, inspiring, elevating: Listening to upbeat music while having a cup of coffee is so uplifting to me when I feel down. Parts of Speech Verb: uplift Adverb: uplitfingly Antonyms sad, gloomy
Receptive English Flashcard Receptive English Flashcard (adj) /rɪˈsep.tɪv/ eager to listen to new ideas and suggestions and welcoming or accepting any novel and useful idea: You’re so lucky to work in an organization whose manager is so open-minded and receptive to new ideas. Antonyms adamant, unfriendly Parts of Speech Noun: receptiveness Adverb: receptively
Technology 1100 Words You Need Technology 1100 Words You Need /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/ US /-ˈnɑː.lə-/ (noun) the use of tools and methods appropriately, applying technical knowledge, skill, knowledge, expertise, competence, know-how, equipment, savoir-faire, machinery, tools: Modern technology has made the entire world a global village. Parts of Speech Adjective: technological Adverb: technologically
Abound 1100 Words You Need Abound 1100 Words You Need /əˈbaʊnd/ (verb) to exist in large quantities, be plentiful, be abundant, brim, overflow, throng, thrive, flourish, prosper, proliferate, swarm: Various theories abound about the genesis of the universe. Parts of Speech Noun: abundance Adjective: abundant Adverb: abundantly Antonyms lack, decline
Short-term English Flashcard Short-term English Flashcard (adj) /ˌʃɔːtˈtɜːm/ US /ˈʃɔːrt.tɝːm/ lasting for a short period of time, transient, transitory, ephemeral, short-lived: You use your short-term memory to retain the information temporarily. Antonyms long-term