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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i.e. i.e. (adv) /ˌaɪˈiː/ used especially in writing before a piece of information that makes the meaning of something clearer or shows its true meaning: I.e. is an abbreviation for id est and means “that is to say” or “in other words”. We use it when we want to give a more precise description of the …
etc. Etc. (adv) Etc. is a Latin abbreviation which stands for et cetera. It is used after a list to show that there are many other examples of the same kind. In formal writing, people avoid using “etc.” and instead use “such as”, “and many others”, etc. WRITTEN ABBREVIATION FOR et cetera: and other similar things. It is used to avoid …
Ergo ergo /ˈɜː.gəʊ/ US /ˈer.goʊ/ (adv) so, therefore, hence, consequently He already had a lot of experience and ergo seemed the best candidate for the job. Today, life is so competitive, ergo more determination is needed.
e.g. e.g. (adv) /iːˈdʒiː/ abbreviation for: exempli gratia: a Latin phrase which means ‘for example’. It can be pronounced as ‘e.g.’ or ‘for example’: You should eat more food that contains a lot of fiber, e.g. fruit, vegetables and bread. We need to eat healthier foods daily, e.g. meat, milk, fruits, eggs, vegetables, etc. You can make a …
De facto /ˌdeɪˈfæk.təʊ/ US /-toʊ/ (adj & adv) Definition existing although not legally authorized, acting or existing in fact but without legal sanction, as though rightful, in fact, genuine, effective, real Example Sometimes we notice the subtle de facto consequences of our improper behavior towards people. A de facto state of economic problems requires consideration …
Carpe diem Carpe diem /’kär-pe-‘dē-ˌem, -‘dī-, -əm/ (noun) the philosophy of living and enjoying the present and not worrying about the future, living for the moment, enjoying the present, seize the day The best advice you can give to those who are used to saving money is carpe diem. Unfortunately, in underdeveloped countries, carpe diem …
Bona fide bona fide /ˌbəʊ.nəˈfaɪ.di/(adj) Bona fide definition genuine, authentic, true, real, valid, sincere and honest, legitimate, legal: Example Any bona fide offers of help would be appreciated. The true bona fide prayer for rain always carries an umbrella with him/herself. Today, bona fide love is scarce and many prefer marrying into money. Antonyms bogus
alibi alibi /ˈæl.ɪ.baɪ/ (noun) some evidence that can prove that an accused person should be acquitted because they were somewhere else at the time the crime was committed, pretext, excuse, defense, explanation, account, reason: Alibi in context Do not invent an alibi. Any evidence is against you. Being afraid of gaol, he commenced concocting alibis.
ad hoc ad hoc /ˌædˈhɒk/ (adj & adv) Definition done just for a particular purpose, unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu, informal, improvised, unprepared, extemporized, off-the-cuff Example The company failed due to making decisions on an ad hoc basis without considering long-term issues. Usually unprecedented events might turn into ad hoc ones. Do you think relying upon ad hoc methods reveals shortsightedness …
Ordinary Ordinary (adj) /ˈɔː.dɪ.nə.ri/ not special or different in any way – common – usual – everyday – commonplace – trite – drab – dull – uneventful – banal – monotonous: Ordinary in context They intentionally decided to register their spoiled child in an ordinary school compared with private schools. What might seem like an …