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30 - Day Reading ChallengeExample: We are compiling some facts and figures fora documentary on the subject 6 Heartbeat of something (n) - the person or thing that is most important informing the character of a place and giving it energy
Example: A steady heartbeat 7 Ubiquitous (adj) - seeming to be everywhere
Example: Leather is very much in fashion this season, as is ubiquitous denim 8 Overtake (v) - to go past something by being a greater amount or degree (C1)
Example: Our Us sales have now overtaken our sales in Europe 9 Stare at (v) - to look fora longtime
with the eyes wide open, especially when surprised
Example: Don’t stare at people like that, it’s rude 10 Literacy (n) - the ability to read and write (C1)
Example: Far more resources are needed to improve adult literacy 11 Interact (v) - to communicate with others or react to (B2)
Example: It is interesting at parties to see how people interact well with the other children 12 Futuristic (adj) - strange and very modern, or intended to come from some
imagined time in the future Example: At the unspoiled North Bay, three white pyramids rise like futuristic sails from the sea 13 Equip someone (v) - to give someone the skills they need to do a particular thing
Example: The course aims to equip people with the skills necessary fora job in this technological age 14 Manual of something (n) - a book that gives you practical instructions or how to do something (B2)
Example: The computer comes with a page instruction manualShare with your friends: