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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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 …
Throughout Throughout (adv & prep) /θruːˈaʊt/ occurring or existing in all parts of something – during the entire length of something – all over – through: This online academy has many students throughout the world. I was taking notes throughout the entire presentation because the lecturer was pointing out very useful tips on motivation. Antonyms …
During During (prep) /ˈdjʊə.rɪŋ/ US /ˈdʊr.ɪŋ/ throughout a period of time between the two points of the beginning and the end – throughout – through – in the course of: During pregnancy, I was taking vitamin and calcium supplements as prescribed by the doctor. Antonyms ahead, beyond
Participation Participation (noun) /pɑːˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/ US /pɑːrˌtɪs.ə-/ the act of taking part in an activity or becoming involved in it – partaking – involvement: To pass this course, you need to have active and response participation in all of the academic activities. Parts of Speech Verb: participate Noun: participant Adjective: participatory Adverb: participatorily Antonyms non-involvement, absence
Discourage Discourage (verb) to stop something from happening by making it more difficult or unpleasant, make someone less confident or optimistic, deter, frighten, dispirit, dishearten, cast down, dissuade, oppose, hinder, prevent, suppress: His lack of confidence is rooted in his parents who used to discourage him when he was a young child. Parts of Speech …
Social Social (adj & noun) /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl/ US /ˈsoʊ-/ relating to people’s interaction in groups or any group activities – communal – societal – collective: Unemployment is a major social issue these days. Parts of Speech Adverb: socially Adverb: sociably Adjective: sociable Noun: socialite Noun: socialization Noun: society Verb: socialize Antonyms unfriendly, outcast