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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Deride GRE Vocabulary Flashcard Deride GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /dɪˈraɪd/ (verb) to laugh at someone or something in a way which shows you think they are ridiculous or of no value, sneer at, ridicule, scoff, put down, mock, disdain, tease, make fun of, poke fun at, burlesque, lampoon: This building, once derided by critics, is now …
Find out English Flashcard Find out English Flashcard (phrasal verb) to acquire valuable information about something, especially through eliciting the information deliberately, realize, notice: I wonder how you found out about the cache of jewelries. Antonyms neglect, miss
Unlikely English Flashcard Unlikely English Flashcard (adj) /ʌnˈlaɪ.kli/ not likely to happen or to be true, improbable, implausible: It’s quite unlikely that Mr. Smith will be able to give a lecture tomorrow. He’s got a very bad flu. Antonyms possible, likely, probable, plausible Parts of Speech Noun: unlikeliness Noun: unlikelihood
Neural English Flashcard Neural English Flashcard (adj) /ˈnjʊə.rəl/ US /ˈnʊr.əl/ referring to the brain nerves or the nervous system: The brain scan shows that there are weird neural activities going on in the upper lobe of the patient’s brain. Parts of Speech Noun: neuron Noun: neurology Noun: neurologist Adverb: neurally
On hand English Flashcard On hand English Flashcard (adv) within reach and nearby, available, accessible: More facilities will shortly be on hand to expedite our success in the project. Antonyms inaccessible
Transformation English Flashcard Transformation English Flashcard (noun) /ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ US /-fɚ-/ a complete change in something which is easily noticeable, alternation: A caterpillar undergoes a dramatic transformation to turn into a mature butterfly. Parts of Speech Verb: transform Adjective: transformative Adverb: transformatively
Prognosticate 1100 Words You Need Prognosticate 1100 Words You Need /prɒɡnɒstəkeɪt, prɒɡnɒstɪkeɪt $ prɑɡnɑs-/ (verb) To predict what will happen in the future, foretell, foresee, forecast, prophecy, portend, indicate, suggest, betoken, signify: The fortune teller prognosticated a train of misfortunes and disasters for the newly married couple. Parts of Speech Noun: prognostication Noun: prognosticator
Abeyance GRE Vocabulary Flashcard Abeyance GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /əˈbeɪ.əns/ (noun) suspension or lack of activity, not being used at the moment, temporary inactivity, non-operation, deferral, delay, dormancy, postponement, remission, adjournment: The treaty is considered to be in abeyance due to some misunderstanding that has recently arisen. Antonyms activity, continuation
Ad nauseam English Flashcard Ad nauseam English Flashcard (adv) /ˌædˈnɔː.zi.æm/ US /-ˈnɑː-/ If someone talks about something ad nauseam, they talk about that subject over and over again, which makes the topic boring: I’m tired of his boring and misleading conversations. He always talks ad nauseam about his good intentions, which I’m really doubtful about. …
Counterproductive English Flashcard Counterproductive English Flashcard (adj) /ˌkaʊn.tə.prəˈdʌk.tɪv/ US /-ţɚ-/ having or showing a result or effect that is exactly the opposite of what you intend or desire, ineffectual: Organizing this company by 2 different managers with exactly different managerial techniques would be totally counterproductive. Antonyms productive, useful Parts of Speech Noun: counterproductivity Adverb: counterproductively