30 - Day Reading ChallengeExample: Iterative processes 10 Sparkling (adj) – energetic and interesting (C1)
Example: A sparkling performance 11 Channel into (vb to direct something into a particular place or situation (C2)
Example: Ditches were constructed to channel water away from the buildings
12
Forge ahead (v) – to suddenly make a lot of progress with something
Example: The organizers are forging ahead with a programme of public events
13
Bury yourself in something – to give all your attention to something (C2)
Example: Since her marriage ended, she has buried herself in her work
Day 20 (Reading Passage 2: Gold dusters)
Word list:
1
Forage (vb to go from one place searching, especially for food
Example: The children had been living on the streets, foraging for scraps and
sleeping rough
2
To do one’s part (v) – to do what one is responsible for doing or is able to do
Example: I have done my part, and now it is time for him to do his
3
Messy (adj) – describes a situation that is confusing and unpleasant
Example: A war will be along and messy business
4
Picky (adj) – describes someone who is very careful about choosing only what they like
Example: The children are such picky eaters
5
Wear down (v) – to make something gradually disappear or become thinner by using or rubbing it
Example: The old stone steps had been worn down by years of use
6
Menace (n) – something that is likely to cause harm
Example: Drunk drivers area menace to everyone
7
Slather (v) – to spread something thickly on something else
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