Reading Passage 1: "William Kamkwamba"

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Appeal (v) – to interest or attract someone (B2)
Example: It is a programme designed to appeal mainly to 16 to 25-years-olds
8 
Proceed (v) – to continue as planed (C1)
Example: His lawyers have decided not to proceed with the case 
9 
Stumbling block (n) – something that prevents action or agreement 
Example: Lack of willingness to compromise on both sides is the main stumbling 
block to reaching a settlement 
10 
Insight (n) – a clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of a
complicated problem or situation (C1)
Example: It was an interesting book, full of fascinating insights into human
relationships 
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30 - Day Reading Challenge
Word list
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Retain (v) – to keep or continue to have something (C2)
Example: She has lost her battle to retain control of the company 
12 
Cue (n) – a signal for someone to do something 
Example: They started washing up, so that was our cue to leave the party. 
Day 19 (Reading Passage 1: The MIT factor: celebrating 150 years of 
maverick genius by Ed Pilkington)
Word list: 
1 
Boundary (n) – the limit of a subject or principle (C1)
Example: Electronic publishing is blurring the boundaries between dictionaries 
and encyclopedia 
2 
Unleash (v) – to suddenly release a violent force that cannot be controlled 
Example: At worst, nuclear war could be unleashed 
3 
Leap into (v) – to make a large jump or sudden movement, usually from one 
place to another (C2)
Example: He leaped out of his car and ran towards the house