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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Prior Prior (adj) /praɪəʳ/ US /praɪr/ happening or existing before something else – earlier in sequence or time, previous – preceding – more important, previous, earlier: Mr. Richardson was fired from the firm without any prior warning. Antonyms subsequent Parts of Speech Noun: prioress Noun: priory
Embrace Embrace (verb) /ɪmˈbreɪs/ to hold someone with your arms to show love – hug somebody – cuddle – accept an idea – make use of something: Betty warmly embraced her daughter after her successful surgical operation. Antonyms reject Parts of Speech Noun: embracement Noun: embracer Adjective: embraceable
Jagged Jagged (adj) /ˈdʒæg.ɪd/ having an uneven and rough surface, rough, pointy, sharp, pointed, toothed, uneven, irregular, bumpy, coarse, ragged I cut my hand while trying to take out some jam from the jar with a jagged edge. Antonyms smooth, even Parts of Speech Noun: jaggedness Adverb: jaggedly
Linger Linger (verb) /ˈlɪŋ.gəʳ/ US /-gɚ/ to be reluctant to move – take time to do something, put off leaving, remain, hang back, stay behind, loiter, hang around, stick around, delay: The bitter taste of the medicine has still lingered in my mouth. Antonyms leave, depart Parts of Speech Noun: lingerer Adjective: lingering Adverb: lingeringly
Ambush Ambush (noun & verb) /ˈæm.bʊʃ/ noun: an unexpected attack from a hidden place, surprise attack, enemy in ambush, trap, ambuscade, ensnarement, ensnare, lie in wait: The lioness was lying in ambush behind the bush to attack the gazelle. Parts of Speech Noun: ambusher
Crafty Crafty (adj) /ˈkrɑːf.ti/ US /ˈkræf-/ good at deceiving others by playing tricks – cunning, sly, shrewd, astute, deceitful We cannot negotiate any contract with him because he’s such a crafty old devil. Antonyms forthright Parts of Speech Noun: craftiness Adverb: craftily
Economical Economical (adj) /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/ US /-ˈnɑː.mɪ-/ /ek.ə-/ careful in making the best use of fuel, money, resources, etc., frugal, cost-effective, parsimonious, thrifty, cheap, sparing, reasonable I purchased that modern TV at a very economical price at auction. Antonyms uneconomical, expensive, wasteful, extravagant Parts of Speech Noun: economy Noun: economist Noun: economics Adverb: economically Verb: economize
Lubricate Lubricate (verb) /ˈluː.brɪ.keɪt/ to use a greasy or oily substance to make a machine operate more smoothly and easily – oil – loosen – grease, make something slippery, make something run smoothly, facilitate Remember to lubricate the car engine regularly. Parts of Speech Noun: lubrication Noun: lubricant Noun: lubricator Adjective: lubricative Antonyms dry, impede, …
Ingenious Ingenious (adj) /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/ Definition clever, innovative and skillful with novel ideas, inventive, resourceful, imaginative, smart: Example Eric has devised an ingenious plan to cut costs in our organization. Antonyms lowbrow, unimaginative Parts of speech Noun: ingeniousness Noun: ingenuity Adverb: ingeniously
Emerge Emerge (verb) /ɪˈmɜːdʒ/ US /-ˈmɝːdʒ/ to come into view or appear – come into sight, come out, materialize, appear, come into view, come to light, transpire, arise, begin The sun was emerging from behind the mountains. Antonyms disappear, vanish, wane Parts of Speech Noun: emergence Noun: emergentism Adjective: emerging