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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Consider Consider (verb) /kənˈsɪd.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/ to think deeply about something – judge something – think through – reflect on – regard – contemplate, cogitate, ruminate The vice-president of the company was advised to consider the possibility of imminent bankruptcy. Antonyms disregard Parts of Speech Noun: consideration Adjective: considered Adjective: considerable Adverb: considerably Noun: considerer
Architect Architect (noun) /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/ US /ˈɑːr-/ a designer specialized in constructing buildings – designer – engineer – creator – inventor – draftsman: The construction project was a complete failure since two architects with different plans were working on it. Parts of Speech Noun: architecture Adjective: architectural Adverb: architecturally
Authority Authority (noun) /ɔːˈθɒr.ɪ.ti/ US /əˈθɔːr.ɪ.ţi/ the right or power to give commands or enforce rules – power – influence – someone in authority – source of reliable information, weight, confidence Only the CEO of the company has the authority to formulate new policies. Parts of Speech Noun: authoritarian Noun: authoritarianism Adjective: authoritative Adverb: authoritatively …
Neutral Neutral (adj & noun) /ˈnjuː.trəl/ US /ˈnuː-/ adj: taking no clear side or position – unbiased – showing no distinctive quality – impartial – pale – colorless, disinterested, dispassionate, impersonal In that argument, I was the only person who was totally neutral. Antonyms biased, colorful Parts of Speech Verb: neutralize Noun: neutralization Adverb: neutrally
Trifle Trifle (noun & verb) /ˈtraɪ.fļ/ noun: something of little or no importance – a small amount of something – triviality – bit – tad – slightly – cold dessert: The boss shouted, “Stop arguing over the trifles and focus on the main point.” Parts of Speech Noun: trifler Adjective: trifling Antonyms key factor
Baggage Baggage (noun) /ˈbæg.ɪdʒ/ all the packed suitcases and bags – luggage – bags – equipment – a set of beliefs and ideas: At the airport, the inspector checked all of my baggage.
English Vocabulary about Five Senses English Vocabulary about Five Senses Aroma Aromatherapy has psychological benefits and can also disinfect the respiratory system. The aroma is so pungent that I couldn’t help smelling it. A schoolgirl crush can be initiated only by a specific aroma. Watch this video on YouTube Conspicuous John’s behavior towards his wife …
Abroad Abroad (adj & adv) /əˈbrɔːd/ adv: far away from your hometown or country – overseas – out of the country: She had to leave her own beloved family and go abroad to complete her education. Antonyms at home, home, domestic
Fugitive Fugitive (adj & noun) /ˈfjuː.dʒɪ.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/ noun: someone who is running away from the police, punishment, enemies, etc. – runaway, escapee, deserter, outlaw – fleeing – brief, elusive, quick: Many fugitives from justice live in that deserted island. Parts of Speech Noun: fugitiveness Adverb: fugitively
Calamity Calamity (noun) /kəˈlæm.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/ a serious and disastrous situation or event – disaster – catastrophe – tragedy – mishap – misfortune: The miserable farmers with ruined crops cannot survive any other calamity. Parts of Speech Adjective: calamitous Adverb: calamitously Antonyms blessing, fortune, joy