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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Horror Horror /ˈhɒr.əʳ/ US /ˈhɔːr.ɚ/ (noun) intense fear, shock, panic, terror, dread, dismay, revulsion, disgust, repulsion, distress, troublemaker: She recoiled with horror when she found a dead fly in her soup. Antonyms delight, pleasure, calm
Terror Terror /ˈter.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/ (noun) extreme fear or phobia, horror, intense fear, dread, fright, alarm, trepidation, panic, shock, annoying person, pest, nuisance, troublemaker: The lost little girl was shouting for her mother in the crowd in sheer terror. Parts of Speech Noun: terrorism Noun: terrorist Verb: terrorize Antonyms peace, calm
Comment Comment (noun & verb) /ˈkɒm.ent/ US /ˈkɑː.ment/ your opinion that you say or write in a particular context – viewpoint – point of view: On LELB Society, you can leave as many questions or comments as you wish in our interactive forums. Parts of Speech Noun: commenter
Hardly Hardly (adv) used to indicate that something can be true or can exist only to a limited extent – barely – only just – scarcely: I was just half conscious when they were talking. So, I could hardly understand the gist of their conversation. Antonyms completely, thoroughly
From the start From the start (adv) from the beginning – from the outset – from the very beginning: Even from the start, I could guess that the project was going to be a complete failure. Antonyms in conclusion, finally, eventually
Decay Decay (noun & verb) /dɪˈkeɪ/ to destroy something or be destroyed over time either naturally or artificially – decompose – grow moldy – crumble – decline: Keep the meat in the fridge; or else, it will decay soon. Parts of Speech Noun: decadence Adjective: decadent Adverb: decadently Antonyms rehabilitation, improve, develop
Likelihood Likelihood (noun) /ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/ the possibility that something will happen – probability – chance – possibility: They were continuing the tournament with just little likelihood of becoming the winners. Parts of Speech Adjective: likely Noun: like Noun: likeliness Antonyms unlikeliness, doubtfulness
Frightened Frightened /ˈfraɪ.tənd/ (adj) anxious and afraid, horrified, terrified, scared, alarmed, startled, upset, worried, panicky: The little abandoned dog seems to be so frightened. I bet he’s starving, too. Parts of Speech Verb: frighten Adjective: frightening Adverb: frighteningly Noun: fright Antonyms calm, comfort
Immediately Immediately (adv) /ɪˈmiː.di.ət.li/ right away and without delay – at once – instantly: The organization responded to my job application form immediately. Parts of Speech Adjective: immediate Noun: immediacy Antonyms eventually, slowly
Select Select (adj & verb) /sɪˈlekt/ verb: to choose somebody or something carefully among a group of things or people – choose – pick: The shirts are of the same quality. You just need to select your favorite color. adj: of the highest quality – high-quality – exclusive: The unfair teacher was just answering the …