Reading Passage 1: "William Kamkwamba"

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Ruthless (adj)

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Gasp (v) – to take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain or shock (C2)
Example: When she saw the money hidden in the box, she gasped in surprise
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Extravagant (adj) – spending too much money, or using too much of something
(C2)
Example: The extravagant lifestyle of a movie star
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Ruthless (adj) – not thinking or worrying about any pain caused to others (C2)
Example: Ruthless ambition a ruthless dictator
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Immortalize (v) – to make someone or something so famous that they are remembered fora very longtime
Example: Marlene Dietrich was immortalized through her roles in films
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To be kind to something (adj) – not causing harm or damage
Example: Kind to the environment This soap is kinder to the skin
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Cumulative (adj) – increasing by one addition after another
Example: The cumulative effect of using so many chemicals on the land could be
disastrous
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Fragile (adj) – easily damaged, broken, or harmed (C2)
Example: Be careful with that vase – it’s very fragile
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Stretch (v) – to spread over a large area or distance (C2)
Example: A huge cloud of dense smoke stretched across the horizon
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Delighted (adj) – very pleased (B1)
Example: Pat was delighted with her new flat
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Enthusiastic (adj) – having a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and an eagerness to be involved in it (B2)
Example: One of the good things about teaching young children is their
enthusiasm

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