Reading Passage 1: "William Kamkwamba"

Day 25 (Reading Passage 1: The history of the poster)
Word list:
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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 by road, 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
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30 - Day Reading Challenge
Day 26 (Reading Passage 2: Last man standing)
Word list:
1 
Roam (v) – to move about or travel, especially without a clear idea of what you 
are going to do 
Example: You will face extra costs for roaming