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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Fetid GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈfet.ɪd/ (adj) Definition smelling very bad and awful, noisome, slate, stinking, malodorous, rotten, rank, funky, rancid, stinky, fusty, smelly, putrid, foul-smelling, noxious, reeking Example To reduce bad or fetid breath, help avoid cavities and lower your risk of gum disease, consistently practice good oral hygiene. Further treatment for bad breath can …
Pithy GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈpɪθ.i/ (adj) Definition (of speech or writing) short and expressive, terse, laconic, witty, to the point, epigrammatic, succinct, curt, brief, acute, concise, compact, condensed Example When trying to share our opinions, many of us have trouble speaking pithily and getting to the point. This is compounded by the fact that some …
Aesthetic GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /esˈθet.ɪk/ (adj) Definition artistic, relating to beauty or the study of beauty, gracious, beautiful, tasteful, appealing, pleasing in appearance, appreciation of beauty, visual Example Aesthetics is the philosophical study of beauty and taste. It is closely related to the philosophy of art, which is concerned with the nature of art and …
Unequivocal GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˌʌn.ɪˈkwɪv.ə.kəl/ (adj) Definition expressed in a clear and direct way, transparent, unambiguous, evident, undeniable, manifest, explicit, apparent, obvious, palpable, incontrovertible, indisputable, lucid, indubitable, categorical Example Writing for the Court, Justice Neil Gorsuch found that it is unequivocal and clear—and always has been clear—that the Sixth Amendment right to trial by an …
August GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ɔːˈgʌst/ (adj & noun) Definition Adjective: full of dignity and splendor, dignified, majestic, grand, of high quality, impressive, excellent, noble, sublime, superb, top-notch, admirable, prestigious, awesome, esteemed, eminent, distinguished, princely, venerable, imposing, stately, grandiose, lordly, exalted Noun: the eighth month of the year between July and September Example Responsible for the …
Mannered GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈmæn.əd/ (adj) Definition (of a speech or behavior) artificial and affected, unnatural, stilted in character, put-on, self-conscious, with exaggerated mannerism, insincere, pretentious, stagy, pseudo, theatrical, false Example Perhaps not the most obvious skill, but those working in the drama industry need an analytical mind. If you’re involved in drama, you’ll need …
Interregnum GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˌɪn.təˈreg.nəm/ (noun) Definition a period of time between the end of a reign or regime and the next one, time between one reign and the next, time without any control, government or leader, interlude, lapse, intermission, interval, pause, interruption Example An interregnum is a period of discontinuity or “gap” in a …
Declivity GRE Vocabulary Flashcard Definition a surface that slopes downward, decline, drop, fall, plunge, descent, downward slope, downward inclination, tilt, slant, grade, dip Example As you hike down on a declivity of a hill, the dynamics of your footfall stay much the same while cycling. The part of your leg doing most of the work …
Rarefy GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈreərɪfaɪ/ (verb) Definition to make something sparser or thinner, thin, attenuate, dilute, lighten, water down, make or become less dense, weaken – make something more refined Example Generally, prolonged stay at high altitudes as a part of adventure sport or country’s defense means living in stressful environment leading to a need …
Accretion GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /əˈkriː.ʃən/ (noun) Definition a gradual increase in the size or volume of something as a result of addition or accumulation of more new parts or layers, growth, development, enlargement, buildup, augmentation, agglomeration, accession, increment, amassment, rise – add-on, extension Example Accretion is the gradual and incremental growth of assets and earnings …