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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Whet Whet (verb) /wet/ to increase someone’s appetite, desire or interest in something – stimulate – motivate – arouse – augment – sharpen the edge of a blade: Whet in context Only the first succinct chapter of the comic book was sufficient to whet my appetite for finishing it overnight. The aroma of freshly baked …
Cliché Cliché (noun) /ˈkliː.ʃeɪ/ an overused word, phrase or idea that has lost its effectiveness – commonplace phrase – platitude – overused expression – truism – saying: Cliché in context Had I considered the old Cliché that “when in Rome do as Romans do”, I wouldn’t have felt like a fish out of water in …
Mien Mien (noun) /miːn/ someone’s general appearance and facial expression – bearing – look – complexion – appearance – face, demeanor, countenance: Mien in context I could sense from her doleful mien that she was still mourning for the loss of her beloved spouse. Despite his casual attire, Jonathan’s dignified mien commanded respect. His upright …
Whimsical Whimsical (adj) /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/ slightly unusual in a humorous and amusing way – odd – witty – bizarre – peculiar – fanciful – imaginative – erratic: Whimsical in context His whimsical sense of wry humor in the face of life vicissitudes had literally stunned his acquaintances. The artist’s studio was filled with whimsical creations, each …
Shrug Shrug /ʃrʌg/ (noun & verb) to raise and lower your shoulders to show that you don’t care about something, ignore, treat lightly, make light of, overlook, disregard, pay no attention to, sign, gesticulation: Shrug in context Although many attempts were made to make my neighbor aware of his disturbance to local residents, he simply …
Sign language Sign language (noun) The use of body language and nonverbal communication to interact with each other, especially among the deaf or hearing-impaired people, communication by gestures: Sing language in context Knowing sign language is a vital versatility for the people who live with a hearing-impaired person. It is so wonderful that deaf people can take …
See eye to eye See eye to eye (idiom) If two people see eye to eye, they agree with each other, have the same opinion, agree, concur, be of the same mind, see things the same way, be in agreement: See eye to eye in context What I am trying to establish is to see eye …
Scowl Scowl (noun & verb) /skaʊl/ (noun & verb) to look at someone in an angry and threatening way – frown – glower – look daggers – dirty look Scowl in context The unruly student scowled at his serious teacher and sat down in silence. As Emily walked into the room, she couldn’t help but …
English Vocabulary about Laziness English Vocabulary about Laziness Drag one’s feet (idiom) to do something slowly because you do not want to do it Watch this video on YouTube The advertiser was dragging his feet owing to non-payment for his previous work. The painter dragged his feet until he got ensured about receiving a good …
Nonverbal Nonverbal / nɒnvɜb ə l /(adj) Nonverbal means the state of communicating with others without the aid of words and sentences, nonlinguistic transmission of information, not involving words, silent, mute, mime, gestured, telepathic: Nonverbal in context Scowling is an apparent example of nonverbal communication. Were you to use nonverbal communication, you would not be …