Reading Passage 1: "William Kamkwamba"

Word list:
1 
Forage (v) – to go from one place searching, especially for food
Example: The children had been living on the streets, foraging for scraps and 
sleeping rough
2 
To do one’s part (v) – to do what one is responsible for doing or is able to do 
Example: I have done my part, and now it is time for him to do his 
3 
Messy (adj) – describes a situation that is confusing and unpleasant 
Example: A war will be a long and messy business 
4 
Picky (adj) – describes someone who is very careful about choosing only what 
they like 
Example: The children are such picky eaters 
5 
Wear down (v) – to make something gradually disappear or become thinner by 
using or rubbing it 
Example: The old stone steps had been worn down by years of use 
6 
Menace (n) – something that is likely to cause harm 
Example: Drunk drivers are a menace to everyone 
7 
Slather (v) – to spread something thickly on something else 
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Day 21 (Reading Passage 3: The Earth and Space Foundation)
Word list:
1 
Chiefly (adv) – mainly 
Example: The island chiefly attracts upmarket tourists
2 
Divert (v) – to cause someone or something to change direction (C2)
Example: Traffic will be diverted through the side streets while the main road is 
resurfaced 
3 
Stem from (v) – to start to develop as a result of something (C1)
Example: Her problems stem from difficult childhood