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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Resign Resign (verb) /rɪˈzaɪn/ to give up your job position by informing your employer that you no longer work – leave your job – quit job – hand in your notice: She resigned from her job as an accountant after becoming a mother. Antonyms claim, maintain, sign up, enroll, register Parts of speech Noun: resignation …
Drastic Drastic (adj) /ˈdræs.tɪk/ having a strong influence or effect – severe – extreme – marked and easily noticed – radical – dire – far-reaching – acute, intense: In that critical situation, he had to take the bull by the horns and take drastic action immediately. Antonyms modest Parts of speech Adverb: drastically
Wharf Wharf (noun) /wɔːf/ US /wɔːrf/ a structure like a wall that is built on the edge of the sea or river where ships and boats can land – landing place for boats and ships – quay – jetty – dockside – landing stage – harbor: A line of ships were ready to be loaded …
Ballot Ballot (noun & verb) /ˈbæl.ət/ noun: a system of anonymous voting – secret voting – a card or piece of paper on which votes are recorded – total number of votes – election – secret ballot – poll – survey: The vice president of the company was elected by a secret ballot. During the …
Opprobrium Opprobrium (noun) /əˈprəʊ.bri.əm/ US /-ˈproʊ-/ harsh criticism – scorn – condemnation – disapproval – reproach – shame – disgrace: So much opprobrium was heaped on the teacher for administering corporal punishment on one of his students. Parts of speech Adjective: opprobrious Adverb: opprobriously Antonyms praise, plaudit, dignity, pride
Pandemonium Pandemonium (noun) /ˌpæn.dəˈməʊ.ni.əm/ US /-ˈmoʊ-/ a noisy situation or place in which people are excited, thrilled or angry – cacophony – bedlam – chaos – tumult – uproar: When the underdog won the fierce competition, there was such great pandemonium in the football field. Antonyms order, tranquility
Chronic Chronic (adj) /ˈkrɒn.ɪk/ US /ˈkrɑː.nɪk/ (of a disease) lasting for a long time – long-lasting – enduring – always present – persistent – habitual – extremely bad: He’s suffering from chronic fatigue. A chronic disease is a long-term health condition that persists for an extended period, often for the rest of a person’s life, …
Voyage Voyage /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/ (noun & verb) a long trip, especially by sea or through space, cruise, journey, trip, expedition, passage, crossing, tour, travel: Antonio Pigafetta made the first voyage around the world. A new era of voyages of discovery has started since the first launch of a spacecraft. Sea voyages give me a sense of purity and …
Trek Trek /trek/ (noun & verb) Definition to make a long and difficult journey usually on land, to walk a long distance slowly, hike, walk, ramble, wander, journey, travel, trip, march, trail: Example Carrying essential equipment is a prerequisite for commencing a long trek. Taking a trek can definitely strengthen your persistence and tolerance. Parts of speech Noun: …
Promenade Promenade /ˌprɒm.əˈnɑːd/ US /ˌprɑː.məˈneɪd/ (noun) a path on the seashore for walking, walkway, path, sea front, boardwalk, prom, walk for pleasure, stroll, marching dance movement, to walk or stroll for pleasure: The rise in sea level reaches the promenade when the tide is in due to the phenomenon of global warming. Lying on promenades, I tanned …