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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Diurnal GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˌdaɪˈɜː.nəl/ (adj) Definition happening or being active during the day, daily, daytime, daylight – circadian, quotidian Example Diurnality is a form of plant or animal behavior characterized by activity during daytime, with a period of sleeping or other inactivity at night. The common adjective used for daytime activity is “diurnal”. The …
Probity GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈprəʊ.bɪ.ti/ (noun) integrity, complete honesty, decency, uprightness, morality, goodness, rectitude, justice, correctness, honor, scrupulousness, virtue, righteousness, trustworthiness, moral integrity Integrity or probity has been defined as ‘honesty, soundness, uprightness, true to self or stated values, beliefs, or ethics’. Success will come when employees and customers respect an organisation for its integrity …
Ignoble GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ɪgˈnəʊ.bļ/ (adj) morally bad, ignominious, shameful, not of nobility, vulgar, lowly, having low moral standards, immoral, mean, dishonorable, shabby, contemptible, sordid, disgraceful, despicable, improper, reprehensible, base The Ignoble Ways of Legal Profession To salvage the lost nobility of legal profession, it is necessary to send a strong message by throwing out …
Repast GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /rɪˈpɑːst/ (noun) Definition a meal or food that is eaten at a meal, feast, banquet, spread, buffet, collation, refection Example Delicious repast for a Friday night meal that can be ordered ahead of time I’ve been to King Solomon restaurant 3x, each time on a Friday night. One can book the …
Eloquent GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈel.ə.kwənt/ (adj) expressive and giving a clear message, speaking beautifully and forcefully, lucid, articulate, silver-tongued, moving, meaningful, smooth-spoken, glib, persuasive, significant, fluent, indicative, powerful The professor delivered an eloquent speech that captivated the entire audience, weaving together powerful anecdotes and well-reasoned arguments. Her choice of words was both precise and poetic, …
Circumspect GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/ (adj) Definition taking all possible circumstance into consideration before taking any action, prudent, careful not to take risks, vigilant, attentive, cautious, alert, on the qui vive, heedful, mindful, discreet, judicious, watchful, aware, guarded, wary, observant, chary, solicitous Example European civil servants must observe a set of rules when exercising their …
Pallid GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈpæl.ɪd/ (adj) Definition colorless and pale in an unattractive way, white, pasty, sallow, ashen, gray, anemic, ghostly, whitish, blanched, washed out – lacking excitement or enthusiasm Example Paleness or having a pallid face can be a manifestation of emotions such as fear, or it can be a sign of serious medical …
Credulous GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈkred.jʊ.ləs/ (adj) easily deceived, easily fooled, too willing to believe everything that is said, naive, unsuspicious, trusting, imprudent, unsuspecting, unsophisticated, uncritical, innocent Young children have a well-deserved reputation for being credulous. From an adult perspective, many of the stories they believe are outrageous—that a machine can shrink a room or clone …
Waver GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈweɪ.vəʳ/ (verb) to hesitate or lose courage and strength to deal with a situation or do something, dither, vacillate, falter, fluctuate between choices, have cold feet, be irresolute, blow hot and cold, oscillate, be indecisive – shake, tremble, quiver, flutter Why do you waver in decision making? Fear of making the …
Abstain GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /æbˈsteɪn/ (verb) refrain from something, prefer not to do something normal and enjoyable for personal reasons or beliefs, choose not to do something, desist, withhold, hold back, withdraw, forbear, eschew, give up, avoid, shun, curb – not to vote for or against a proposal when you can do so, sit on …