Reading Passage 1: "William Kamkwamba"



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Paramount (adj) – more important than anything else (C2)
Example: There are many priorities, but reducing the budget deficit is paramount
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Condemn (v) – to criticize something or someone strongly, usually for moral reasons (C2)
Example: The terrorist action has been condemned as an act of barbarism and
cowardice
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Precious (adj) – of great value because of being rare, expensive, or important
Example: a precious gift, a precious moment/memory
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Ironically (adv) – interesting, strange, or funny because of being very different from what you would usually expect (C2)
Example: it is ironic that although many items are now cheaper to make, fewer
people can afford to buy them
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Stem from (v) – to start or develop as the result of something
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Example: Her problems stem from her difficult childhood
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Suspend (v) – to stop something from being active, either temporarily or permanently (C1)
Example: The ferry service has been suspended for the day because of the bad
weather
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Unwittingly (adv) without knowing or planning
Example: The two women claimed they were the unwitting victims of a drugs
dealer who planted a large quantity of heroin in their luggage
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Proclaim (v) – to announce something publicly or officially, especially something positive
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Example: All the countries have proclaimed their loyalty to the alliance
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In the face of – in a situation where you have to deal with something unpleasant or difficult
Example: They won in the face of stiff competition from allover the country

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