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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Plaintiff Plaintiff /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/ US /-ţɪf/ (noun) someone who prosecutes another person in a court of law, accuser, litigator, claimant, complainant, petitioner, litigant, appellant: The plaintiff lacked enough evidence to accuse the defendant. Antonyms defendant
Litigate Litigate /ˈlɪt.ɪ.geɪt/ US /ˈlɪţ-/ (verb) to be involved in a lawsuit, be part of a lawsuit in a court of law, take proceedings, sue, contest, prosecute, file, petition, accuse, press charges against: He litigated a claim against his manager for bribery and corruption. Parts of speech Noun: litigation Noun: litigant Noun: litigator Antonyms agree, …
Discrete Discrete (adj) /dɪˈskriːt/ totally separate and unconnected – distinct – detached – disconnected, diverse: Although we were married, we had to live in discrete cities for 2 months due to job problems. Parts of Speech Adverb: discretely Antonyms joined, combined, attached
Inherent Inherent (adj) /ɪnˈher.ənt/ /-ˈhɪə.rənt/ US /-ˈhɪr.ənt/ being a basic or natural part of something, which cannot be separated from that – indispensable – intrinsic – characteristic – essential – integral: Though this is a lucrative business, it does have its inherent risks. Parts of Speech Noun: inherence Adverb: inherently Antonyms extrinsic, acquired
Upcoming Upcoming (adj) /ˈʌpˌkʌm.ɪŋ/ about to happen – forthcoming – imminent: He’s old enough to attend the upcoming elections. Antonyms past
Paragraph Paragraph (noun) /ˈpær.ə.grɑːf/ US /ˈper.ə.græf/ a piece of writing consisting of one or more sentences, which is often indented and includes a central idea or message: This essay has four short paragraphs.
Hierarchical Hierarchical (adj) /ˌhaɪəˈrɑː.kɪ.kəl/ US /ˌhaɪrˈɑːr-/ arranged and organized in a firmly ranked order – graded – ranked – ordered: In this hierarchical organization, you are promoted to higher positions based on meritocracy. Parts of Speech Noun: hierarchy Adverb: hierarchically Antonyms disarrangement
Law enforcement Law enforcement (noun) the process of making sure that the official laws are obeyed, orderliness: This jurisdiction requires more organized agencies for law enforcement.
Relevant Relevant (adj) /ˈrel.ə.vənt/ connected to somebody or something logically and in an appropriate manner – related – pertinent – germane: What he’s talking about is by no means relevant to our topic of discussion. Parts of Speech Noun: relevance Noun: relevancy Adverb: relevantly Antonyms irrelevant
Yearn Yearn (verb) /jɜːn/ US /jɝːn/ to have a burning desire for someone or something, especially when it is so difficult to achieve – long for – desire: I always yearned to be a doctor from early childhood. Parts of Speech Noun: yearning Antonyms dislike, despise