30 - Day Reading ChallengeDay 9 (Reading Passage 3)Word list 1 Astonishing (adj) – very surprising (B2)
Example: Her first love enjoyed an astonishing success 2 Intricate (adj) – having a lot of small parts or details that are arranged in a complicated way and are therefore sometimes difficult to understand
Example: The watch mechanism is extremely intricate and very difficult to repair3 Restore (v) – to return something or someone to an earlier good condition or position (B2)
Example: The badly neglected paintings have all been carefully restored4 Revival (n) – the process of becoming more active and popular again (C2)
Example: Recently, there has been some revival of interest in ancient music 5 Devotion (n) – loyalty and love or
care for someone or something Example: He inspired respect and devotion from his pupils6 Cultivate (v) – to try to develop and improve something (C2)
Example: She has cultivated an image as a tough negotiator Share with your friends: 
