Reading Passage 1: "William Kamkwamba"

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Overriding (adj) – more important than anything else
Example: The government’s overriding concern is to reduce inflation
8 
Striking (adj) – very unusual or easily noticed, and therefore attracting a lot of 
attention (B2)
Example: She bears a striking resemblance to her mother
9 
Pejorative (adj) – disapproving or suggesting that something is not good or is of 
no importance 
Example: Make sure students realize that “fat” is a pejorative word 
10 
Cherish (v) – to love, protect and care for someone or something that is important 
to you
Example: Although I cherish my children, I do allow them their independence 
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Prominently (adv) – describes something that is in a position in which it is easily 
noticed (C2)
Example: New books are displayed in a prominent position on tables at the front 
of the shop 
12 
Self-indulgence (n) – allowing yourself to have or do anything that you enjoy 
Example: I know its self-indulgence of me, but I will just have another chocolate
13 
Free rein (n) – the freedom to do, say or feel what you want 
Example: The young film-makers were given free rein to experiment with new 
themes and techniques 
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Hectic (adj) – full of activity, or very busy and fast (C1)
Example: A hectic schedule 
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Workload (n) – the amount of work to be done, especially by a particular person 
or machine in a period of time
Example: Teachers are always complaining about their heavy workloads
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