5. Devotion (n) – loyalty and love or care for someone or something
Example: He inspired respect and devotion from his pupils 6. Cultivate (v) – to try to develop and improve something (C2)
Example: She has cultivated an image as a tough negotiator 7. Gasp (v) – to take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain or shock (C2)
Example: When she saw the money hidden in the box, she gasped in surprise 8. Extravagant (adj) – spending too much money, or using too much of something (C2)
Example: The extravagant lifestyle of a movie star 9. Ruthless (adj) – not thinking or worrying about any pain caused to others (C2)
Example: Ruthless ambition; a ruthless dictator 10. Immortalize (v) – to make someone or something so famous that they are remembered for a very long time
Example: Marlene Dietrich was immortalized through her roles in films 11. To be kind to something (adj) – not causing harm or damage
Example: Kind to the environment: This soap is kinder to the skin 12. Cumulative (adj) – increasing by one addition after another
Example: The cumulative effect of using so many chemicals on the land could be disastrous 13. Fragile (adj) – easily damaged, broken, or harmed (C2)
Example: Be careful with that vase – it’s very fragile 14. Stretch (v) – to spread over a large area or distance (C2)
Example: A huge cloud of dense smoke stretched across the horizon 15. Delighted (adj) – very pleased (B1)
Example: Pat was delighted with her new flat
Day 10 (Reading Passage 1: Movers and Shakers) Word list: 1.Enthusiastic (adj) – having a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and an eagerness to be involved in it (B2)
Example: One of the good things about teaching young children is their enthusiasm 2. Declare (v) – to announce something clearly, firmly, publicly, or officially (B2)
Example: They declared their support for the proposal 3. Asset (n) – something valuable belonging to a person or organization that can be used for the payment of debts (C1)
Example: A company’s assets can consist of cash, investments, specialist knowledge
