Reading Passage 1: "William Kamkwamba"
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| 7 Paramount (adj) – more important than anything else (C2) Example: There are many priorities, but reducing the budget deficit is paramount 8 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 9 Precious (adj) – of great value because of being rare, expensive, or important Example: a precious gift, a precious moment/memory 10 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 11 Stem from (v) – to start or develop as the result of something IEL TS ZONE Word list 252 Example: Her problems stem from her difficult childhood 12 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 13 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 14 Proclaim (v) – to announce something publicly or officially, especially something positive 15 Example: All the countries have proclaimed their loyalty to the alliance 16 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 Download 7.95 Mb. Share with your friends:
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