9. Reiterate (v) – to say something again, once or several times
Example: The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists 10. Entitlement (n) – something that you have a right to do or have, or the right to do or have something
Example: pension entitlements: holiday entitlements 11. Transcend (v) – to go further, rise above, or be more important or better than something, especially a limit
Example: The best films are those which transcend national or cultural barriers 12. Confrontation (n) – a fight or argument (C2)
Example: She actually enjoys confrontation, whereas I prefer a quiet life 13. Attribute to (v) – to say or think that something is the result or work of something or someone else (C2)
Example: The doctors have attributed the cause of illness to an unknown virus 14. Get away with (ph.v) – to succeed in avoiding punishment for something (B2)
Example: If I thought I could get away with it, I wouldn’t pay any tax at all 15. Work out (v) – to understand something or to find the answer to something by thinking about it (C2)
Example: There will be a full investigation to work out what caused the accident 16. Dynamic (adj) – having a lot of ideas and enthusiasm (B2)
Example: She’s young and dynamic and will be a great addition to the team
Day 12 (Reading Passage 3: Making a loss is the height of fashion) Word list: 1.Topsy-turvy (adj) – in a state of being confused, not well organized or giving importance to unexpected things
Example: The government’s topsy-turvy priorities mean that spending on education remains low 2. Prevailing (adj) – existing in a particular place or at a particular time
Example: The prevailing attitude 3. Buoyancy (adj) – successful or making a profit
Example: The housing market remains buoyant
