Reading Passage 1: "William Kamkwamba"



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Work out (v) - to understand something or to find the answer to something by thinking about it (C2)
Example: There will be a full investigation to workout what caused the accident
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Sheepishly (adv) - embarrassed because you know that you have done something wrong or silly
Example: She gave me a sheepish smile and apologized
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Chattily (adv) - liking to talk a lot in a friendly, informal way (C1)
Example: A chatty talk
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Grapple (v) - to try to deal with or understand a difficult problem or subject
Example: Today, many Americans are still grappling with the issue of race
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Frustration (n) - the feeling of being annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want, or something that makes you feel like this (B2)
Example: This job has more than its fair share of frustrations
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Tailor (vb- to make or prepare something following particular instructions
Example: Arrangements can be tailored to meet individual requirements
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Overhaul (v) - to repair or improve something so that every part of it works as it should
Example: I got the engine overhauled
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Comprehensive (adj) - complete and including everything that is necessary (C1)
Example: We offer you a comprehensive training in all aspects of the business
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Stumble into (v) - to discover something by chance or to meet someone by chance (Ci Example Workmen stumbled upon a mosaic while digging foundations fora new

building
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Enamored (adj) - liking something a lot
Example: I have to say I am not exactly enamored with this part of the country
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Unambiguous (adj) - expressed in away that makes it completely clear what is meant
Example: The minister promised a clear and unambiguous statement on the
future of the coal industry

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