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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Restive GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈres.tɪv/ (adj) Definition impatient, uncontrollable, unruly, disorderly, on edge, restless, fretful, unmanageable, agitated, twitchy, insubordinate, edgy, uneasy, anxious Example Impatient and restive? Why and How to Practice Patience What is patience? I like to start with the dictionary. “Patience: the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, difficulty, or annoyance without getting …
Apocryphal GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /əˈpɒk.rɪ.fəl/ (adj) Definition (of a story) probably not true, mythical, fictional, imaginary, dubious, fabricated, unreal, false, doubtful, disputed, fraudulent, legendary, fictitious, unauthenticated Example “A story is true. A story is untrue or apocryphal. As time extends, it matters less and less. The stories we want to believe, those are the ones …
Estimable GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈes.tɪ.mə.bļ/ (adj) worthy of great respect, praiseworthy, honorable, commendable, impressive, deserving, admirable, laudable, meritorious, venerable, creditable Cheeky Harriet, the foundation’s blog, makes clear that poetry doesn’t equate to the stiff and stuffy. Notable site features include a Learning Lab, children’s poetry, podcasts, video, and selections from the estimable Poetry magazine. Poems …
Polemic GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /pəˈlem.ɪk/ (noun) invective, diatribe, verbal attack, denunciation, tirade, refutation, controversy, criticism, condemnation, argument, discourse, admonition Many cultures have sayings or expressions to the effect that words are harmless, and there is a long tradition that teaches us to ignore verbal attacks or polemics. Source: https://www.coe.int/ Antonyms: praise, commendation, approval Adjective: polemical …
Verdant GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈvɜː.dənt/ (adj) covered with green vegetation, plants or grass, leafy, wooded, luxuriant, grassy, fertile, with lush green growth, green in color, greenish – immature, raw, inexperienced, callow Starting to build a new verdant garden isn’t difficult. Most people begin by going out into their yards with a shovel or garden tiller, …
Euphony GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈju:fənɪ/ (noun) (of sound) pleasant and harmonious, dulcet sound, melodiousness, euphoniousness, melody The literary device euphony is derived from the Greek word euphonos, which means “sweet-voiced.” It can be defined as the use of words and phrases that are distinguished as having a wide range of noteworthy melody or loveliness in …
Inter GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ɪnˈtɜːʳ/ (verb) to bury a dead body or corpse, entomb, lay to rest, inhume Inter in Context Burial or interment is a method of final disposition wherein a dead person or non-human animal is placed into the ground. This is usually accomplished by excavating a pit or trench, placing the deceased …
Summit 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 37 /ˈsʌm.ɪt/ (noun) the peak of a mountain – the highest point or most important part of something, pinnacle, acme, zenith, crown, tip, apex – top-level diplomatic conference, meeting, summit meeting They’re looking for 15 aspiring storytellers to join the summit, at which they’ll be coached by Freedman herself …
Drought 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 37 /draʊt/ (noun) a long period of time when there is no or just little precipitation or rain, long period of dry weather, lack of rain, dry spell, deficiency, scarcity, shortage of water, dearth The impacts of drought were discussed at length as were the issues of approaching drought …
Deliberate 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 37 /dɪˈlɪb.ə.reɪt/ (adj & verb) Adjective: previously planned and intentional, slow and careful, premeditated, purposeful, conscious and mindful, cautious, thoughtful, wary Verb: to consider something carefully and profoundly, deem, ponder, reflect, think, weigh up Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday, October 8, criticised those agitating against his government’s …