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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Tragedy Tragedy (noun) /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/ a very sad and painful event that involves death or suffering, or a play or literature that reflects suffering and sorrow, misfortune, disaster, calamity, heartbreak, catastrophe His miserable life has been a complete tragedy replete with suffering and wretchedness. Antonyms comedy, joy Parts of Speech Adjective: tragic Adverb: tragically
Quantity Quantity (noun) /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ US /ˈkwɑːn.ţə.ţi/ the number or amount of something that could be measured, extent, capacity, amount, magnitude, value, measure, mass A large quantity of the students resort to cramming when it comes to final exams. Antonyms quality Parts of Speech Verb: quantify Noun: quantification Adjective: quantitative Adverb: quantitatively
Harsh Harsh (adj) /hɑːʃ/ US /hɑːrʃ/ difficult to tolerate or endure, severe, intense, austere, unpleasant and unkind, unsympathetic and critical, inhospitable: She’s so squeamish. So, she cannot stand any harsh criticism. harsh voice / chemicals / punishment Antonyms mild, gentle, kind, pleasant Parts of Speech Noun: harshness Adverb: harshly
Legal Terms in English Legal Terms in English Acquit In common law jurisdictions, acquitting someone certifies that the accused is free from the charge of an offense, as far as the criminal law is concerned. This is so even where the prosecution is simply abandoned by the prosecution. The finality of an acquittal is dependent on the jurisdiction. …
Budget Budget (adj, noun & verb) /ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/ the estimated money, time and resources for a particular purpose during a particular period of time, funds, finances, resources, financial statement or plan: Adjective: inexpensive and economical, cost-effective, modest, cheap We’re running out the allocated budget for the business project. I’m afraid we need to reschedule our plans. …
Nimble Nimble (adj) /ˈnɪm.bļ/ quick and fast in movement and action, agile, lively, sprightly, dexterous I was amazed at the sight of the musician’s nimble fingers on the piano. Antonyms awkward Parts of Speech Noun: nimbleness Adverb: nimbly
Manipulate Manipulate (verb) /məˈnɪp.jʊ.leɪt/ to control, handle, operate, move or influence somebody or something skillfully, influence, deploy, engineer, affect, impress, direct, operate I don’t like it when my coworkers try to manipulate me. Parts of Speech Noun: manipulation Noun: manipulator Adjective: manipulative Antonyms abandon, suppress, leave alone
Reckless Reckless (adj) /ˈrek.ləs/ not considering possible dangers, thoughtless and careless, hasty, inattentive, heedless and wild, irresponsible These days, you see many reckless drivers on the streets. Antonyms careful, cautious Parts of Speech Noun: recklessness Adverb: recklessly
Horrid Horrid (adj) /ˈhɒr.ɪd/ US /ˈhɔːr-/ causing horror or disgust, dreadful, unpleasant and nasty, despicable, horrible I cannot stand horrid behaviors, particularly at the table. Antonyms pleasant, pleasing Parts of Speech Noun: horridness Adverb: horridly
Defiant Defiant (adj) /dɪˈfaɪ.ənt/ intentionally disobedient – aggressively challenging, insubordinate, deliberately disobeying, insolent, cheeky, rebellious The student left the principal’s room, slamming the door behind in a defiant gesture. Antonyms compliant Parts of Speech Verb: defy Noun: defiance Adverb: defiantly