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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Passé Passé (adj) /pɑːˈseɪ/ US /pæsˈeɪ/ no longer fashionable – not stylish – out-of-date – faded – worn-out – archaic – obsolescent – obsolete – unfashionable – old-fashioned – antiquated: These audio cassettes seem too passé compared to state-of-the-art USB drives. Antonyms up-to-date, contemporary, modern, new, state-of-the-art
Vertigo Vertigo (noun) /ˈvɜː.tɪ.gəʊ/ US /ˈvɝː.ţə.goʊ/ Vertigo definition a feeling of dizziness and imbalance generally caused by looking down from a high place – dizziness – loss of balance – faintness – unsteadiness – lightheartedness: Example A sense of vertigo overwhelmed her when she looked down from the tower of the skyscraper. Parts of speech …
Facet Facet (noun) /ˈfæs.ɪt/ an aspect or part of something – dimension – feature – component – any surface of a gemstone – side: Being an experienced old man, he knows valuable lessonsabout almost any facet of life. Parts of speech Adjective: -faceted
Conducive Conducive (adj) /kənˈdjuː.sɪv/ US /-ˈduː-/ Conducive definition making something happen or exist more easily and smoothly – helpful – beneficial – advantageous – contributing to – facilitative: Example His detailed explanation was conducive to the understanding of the intricate problem. Parts of speech Noun: conduciveness Antonyms unfavorable, hindering
English Vocabulary about Hygiene English Vocabulary about Hygiene Cleanse Watch this video on YouTube I suggested that he cleanse the vegetables perfectly, even so they seemed so shiny. The paramedic helped the car accident casualties by cleansing their wounds. Contaminate Fossil fuels have a key role in contaminating the atmosphere, jeopardizing public health. Sewage system …
Motivate Motivate (verb) /ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ US /ˈmoʊ.ţɪ-/ to give someone enough reasons to do something – make someone intrigued and enthusiastic to do something – make someone behave in a particular way – stimulate – induce – entice – enthuse – inspire – encourage – egg on – arouse – persuade – provoke – prompt: The …
Rationalize Rationalize (verb) /ˈræʃ.ən.əl.aɪz/ to try to give reasonable explanations to justify something – vindicate – account for – make something more rational and profitable – eliminate irrational numbers from – slim down – adjust: She rationalized her poor performance in the exam by saying that the proctor had been watching her incessantly. Parts of …
Iconoclast Iconoclast (noun) /aɪˈkɒn.ə.klæst/ US /-ˈkɑː.nə-/ someone who opposes traditional beliefs, customs or ideas – maverick – free thinker – individualist – subversive – rebel – nonconformist: Being such an iconoclast, the new CEO has vetoed almost all of the novel lucrative business plans. Antonym conservative
Austere Austere (adj) /ɔːˈstɪəʳ/ US /ɑːˈstɪr/ lacking in comfort – suggesting physical hardship – serious and grim – ascetic – too plain and simple without luxury – unadorned: The edifice has been decorated with austere simplicity. His austere and grim face indicated that he had taken so much offense. Antonyms gentle, comfortable, ornate Parts of …
Halcyon Halcyon (adj) /ˈhælsijən/ (of a time in the past) calm and peaceful – tranquil – quiet and heavenly – serene: My grandfather often recalls the old halcyon days with a heavy sigh.