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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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
Require Require (verb) /rɪˈkwaɪəʳ/ US /-ˈkwaɪr/ to need somebody or something or make them necessary – need – call for – necessitate: This new area of research requires more serious attention. Parts of Speech Noun: requirement
Aid Aid (noun & verb) /eɪd/ verb: to provide help or support – assist – help – support: Taking a short nap after studying can aid information retention. Antonyms hinder, impede, hurt
Efficient Efficient (adj) /ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/ working or performing in an organized, effective and fast way – effective – competent – effectual: As a busy medical doctor, I owe much of my success to my efficient secretary. Parts of Speech Noun: efficiency Adverb: efficiently Antonyms inefficient, ineffectual
Felon Felon /ˈfel.ən/ (noun) a person who is guilty of a crime, criminal, culprit, delinquent, outlaw, offender, murderer, killer, robber, thief, lawbreaker: The aggressive criminal felon was handcuffed. Parts of Speech Noun: felony Antonyms hero, police
Rapport Rapport (noun) /ræˈpɔːʳ/ US /-ˈpɔːr/ a close and friendly relationship between people based on mutual understanding – relationship – bond: This job requires you to build a strong rapport with your colleagues. Antonyms social isolation, disagreement