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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Occupation Occupation (noun) /ˌɒk.jʊˈpeɪ.ʃən/ someone’s job – profession – career – employment – vocation – regular activity – pursuit – task: Occupation in context He’s proud of his professional and rewarding occupation as the chief executive officer of a large industrial enterprise. After years of searching for the perfect occupation, Mark finally found his calling …
Vehemently Vehemently (adv) /ˈviː.ə.mənt.li/ in a strong and emotional manner – severely – fervidly – fervently – passionately – violently – intensely: Vehemently in context The company manager vehemently opposed negotiating any contract with that infamous enterprise. During the heated debate, John vehemently opposed the proposed changes to the company policy. His passionate arguments and …
Epitome Epitome (noun) /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/ the best typical or representative example of something – embodiment – personification – essence – archetype: Epitome in context Considering his malevolence and tyranny, I can conclude that he’s the very epitome of evil. Sarah was the epitome of elegance and grace at the gala, effortlessly drawing attention with her poised …
Grotesque Grotesque (adj & noun) /grəʊˈtesk/ incongruous and ludicrous with a strange shape – distorted – monstrous – misshapen – bizarre – weird – ridiculous – deformed – outrageous, contorted: Grotesque in context After the cosmetic surgery, the appearance of his grotesque face was improved tremendously. As we ventured deeper into the abandoned mansion, the …
Venial Venial (adj) /ˈviː.ni.əl/ a wrong action that is forgivable and can be excused – understandable – excusable – forgivable – pardonable: Venial in context He showed deep repentance for his misdeed, although it was merely a venial sin. During the team’s heated discussion about the project mishap, Jane admitted she had made a minor …
Torpid Torpid /ˈtɔː.pɪd/ (adj) lacking physical or mental energy, sluggish, lazy, languid, sleepy, dreamy, apathetic, stagnant, lethargic: Torpid in context Everyone has a torpid mind when they stay within their comfort zone. The moribund organization is recognizable by its torpid employees. Torpid people who act as a brake on any collaborative effort make me a nervous wreck. Antonyms energetic, vivacious …
Sluggish Sluggish (adj) /ˈslʌg.ɪʃ/ moving or operating more slowly than usual and with less energy or power, lethargic, slow, inactive, lifeless, slothful: Sluggish in context The company performance is sluggish and inefficient this year because of bad financial conditions. The football player seems sluggish after being rehabilitated from his injured leg. Needless to say, sluggish people have a marked tendency for procrastination. A heavy lunch …
Slothful Slothful /ˈsləʊθ.fəl/ (adj) disliking any form of physical exertion, lazy, indolent, lethargic, phlegmatic, lifeless, slow, idle, sluggish, inactive, apathetic, languid: Slothful in context She wakes up her slothful son to walk. Slothful people usually tend to pick sedentary jobs. A well-earned rest is a sheer pleasure that cannot be witnessed by slothful people. Antonyms active, lively, energetic Parts of speech …
Phlegmatic Phlegmatic: Adjective /flegˈmæt.ɪk/ describes someone who tends not to get emotional or excited about things, lethargic, tired, weary, calm, indifferent: Phlegmatic in context My boss is such a phlegmatic person that any attempt to impress him seems trivial in his eyes. As a footballer his great asset was his calm, phlegmatic manner. Antonyms nervous Parts of speech Adverb: phlegmatically
Lethargic Lethargic: Adjective /ləˈθɑː.dʒɪk/ lacking in energy; feeling unwilling and unable to do anything, tired, phlegmatic, sluggish, weary, lackluster, languid, indolent, exhausted, lifeless: Lethargic in context The obese teenager seems lethargic after eating so much food due to his voracious appetite. Afternoon is the time when everybody tends to be lethargic. Being old doesn’t necessarily mean to be lethargic. You should have stopped being lethargic because being lethargic is …