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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Cruise Cruise /kruːz/ (noun & verb) travel by sea for pleasure, travel at a continuous speed but usually slowly, sail, voyage, vacation, journey, tour: While we were cruising in the Atlantic ocean, I realized how trivial human beings are! A cruise around the world can recharge your batteries. My colleagues are taking a cruise as a shopping excursion. I …
Acute Acute /əˈkjuːt/ (adj) extremely serious and painful – grave – intense – intelligent and perceptive – shrewd – keen – astute – sharp – sensitive to details – (of an angle) less than 90 degrees His unsuccessful lecture before an audience of 100 entrepreneurs caused him acute embarrassment. Parts of speech Noun: acuteness Adverb: …
Underweight Underweight /ˌʌn.dəˈweɪt/ US /-dɚ-/ (adj) too skinny and thin – weighing less than normal – skin-and-bone – malnourished – emaciated – gaunt: She gave birth to an underweight premature baby. Many health professionals warn about the risks associated with being underweight, which can include weakened immune function, fragile bones, and fatigue. Just like being …
Depression Depression (noun) /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/ a mental condition or psychiatric disorder of being sad, dejected and hopeless – melancholy – despair – economic slump – recession: She’s suffering from chronic depression. Depression is a complex mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed. …
Unconscionable Unconscionable (adj) /ʌnˈkɒn.tʃən.ə.bļ/ US /-ˈkɑːn-/ morally wrong and unacceptable – unreasonable – reprehensible – appalling – shocking and immoral – irrational: Unconscionable in context The company’s decision to dump toxic waste into the river was unconscionable. Not only did it endanger the local wildlife, but it also posed a significant health risk to the …
Machiavellian Machiavellian (adj)/ˌmæk.i.əˈvel.i.ən/ Definition using clever trickery to get what you want, esp in politics – cunning – tricky – amoral – unscrupulous – treacherous – deceitful – guileful – devious: Example He has achieved this level of success in business and entrepreneurship only by using Machiavellian plots. Antonyms honest Parts of speech Noun: Machiavellianism
Staunch Staunch (adj & verb) /stɔːntʃ/ US /stɑːntʃ/ adj: showing great loyalty to a person, organization, etc. – steadfast – faithful – reliable – devoted – firm – strong – sturdy: He’s a staunch advocate of alternative medicine. Antonyms disloyal Parts of speech Adverb: staunchly Noun: staunchness Verb: staunch
Saga Saga (noun) /ˈsɑː.gə/ a series of related events – long story or novel – epic – story – tale – account – legend – chronicle: Once again, our grandpa launched into the long saga of how he met the grandma. In the small village nestled between misty mountains, a saga was born, passed down …
Taint Taint /teɪnt/ (noun & verb) to spoil something by adding something undesirable to it, corrupt someone morally, contaminate, pollute, stain, infect, soil, ruin, poison, blemish: The bath was tainted by the blood in the murder scene. His reputation was tainted by false allegations and unfounded rumors. Antonyms purify, cleanse, disinfect
Spotless Spotless /ˈspɒt.ləs/ US /ˈspɑːt-/ (adj) extremely clean, immaculate, pristine, spick and span, hygienic, clean as a new pin: The spotless kitchen made me so complacent that I hesitated over the rest of my tasks. Thanks to the bleacher, my shirt has become spotless again. Antonyms dirty, filthy Parts of speech Adverb: spotlessly