9 Uncanny (adj) - strange or mysterious difficult or impossible to explain Example: An uncanny resemblance 10 Buzz (vb- to make a continuous, low sound such as the one a bee makes (C2) Example: I can hear something buzzing Day 25 (Reading Passage 1: The history of the poster) Word list: 1 Offset (v) – to balance one influence against an opposing influence, so that there is no great difference as a result (C2) Example: The extra cost of travelling to work is offset by the lower price of houses here 2 Nuance (n) – a very slight difference in appearance, meaning, sound, etc.: Example: The painter has managed to capture every nuance of the woman’s expression 3 Spotlight (n) – receiving the public attention (C2) Example: The senator has been in the spotlight recently since the revelation of his tax frauds 4 Exert (v) – to use something such as authority, power, influence, in order to make something happen Example: If you were to exert your influence, they might change their decision 5 Accessibility (n) -able to be reached or easily got (B2) Example: The resort is easily accessible byroad, rail, and air 6 Chaotic (adj) – in a state of chaos (C1) Example: The house is a bit chaotic at the moment – we have got all these extra people staying and we are still decorating 7 Stark (adj) – completely or extremely Example: The children were splashing in the river, stark naked IEL TS ZONE +97 130 68 22 @ieltszone_uz
276 30 - Day Reading Challenge Day 26 (Reading Passage 2: Last man standing)
