Reading Passage 1: "William Kamkwamba"

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Conclusive (adj) – proving that something is true, or ending any doubt (C2)
Example: They had conclusive evidence of her guilt
30 - Day Reading Challenge
Day 24 (Reading Passage 3: Swarm theory)
Word list:
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Elaborate (adj) - containing a lot of careful detail or many detailed parts (C2)
Example: They’re making the most elaborate preparations for the wedding
2 
Epic (adj) - describes events that happen over a long period and
involve a lot of action and difficulty
Example: an epic struggle/journey 
3 
Inept (adj) - not skilled or effective 
Example: He was always rather inept at sport 
4 
Add up to (v) - to become particular amount 
Example: The various building programmes to several thousand new homes 
5 
Haul (v) - to pull something heavy slowly and with difficulty (C2)
Example: They hauled the boat out of the water
6 
Stimulate (v) - to make someone excited and interested about something (B2)
Example: The film was intended to stimulate and amuse 
7 
To be in charge of (v) - having control or being responsible for
someone or something
Example: He was in charge of civil aviation matters 
8 
Ferry (v) - to transport people or goods in a vehicle, especially regularly and often
Example: I spend most of time ferrying the children about 
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30 - Day Reading Challenge
Word list
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Uncanny (adj) - strange or mysterious; difficult or impossible to explain
Example: An uncanny resemblance 
10 
Buzz (v) - to make a continuous, low sound such as the one a bee makes (C2)
Example: I can hear something buzzing