11. Channel into (v) – to direct something into a particular place or situation (C2)
Example: Ditches were constructed to channel water away from the buildings 12. Forge ahead (v) – to suddenly make a lot of progress with something
Example: The organizers are forging ahead with a programme of public events 13. Bury yourself in something– to give all your attention to something (C2)
Example: Since her marriage ended, she has buried herself in her work
Day 20 (Reading Passage 2: Gold dusters) 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
Example: She slathered lotion on her body 8. In the vicinity of (n) – approximately
Example: The team is believed to have paid in the vicinity of 3 million dollars for Domingo 9. Redundancy (n) – a situation in which something is unnecessary because it is more than needed
Example: The aircraft has seven computer systems running in parallel, so as to provide enough redundancy to cope with computer breakdowns 10. Starve (v) – to cause someone to become very weak or die because there is not enough food to eat (C1)
Example: Whole communities starved to death during the long drought 11. Burden (n) – something difficult or unpleasant that you have to deal with or worry about (C1)
Example: My elderly mother worries that she’s a burden to me
