8. Striking (adj) – very unusual or easily noticed, and therefore attracting a lot of attention (B2)
Example: She bears a striking resemblance to her mother 9. Pejorative (adj) – disapproving or suggesting that something is not good or is of no importance
Example: Make sure students realize that “fat” is a pejorative word 10. Cherish (v) – to love, protect and care for someone or something that is important to you
Example: Although I cherish my children, I do allow them their independence 11. Prominently (adv) – describes something that is in a position in which it is easily noticed (C2)
Example: New books are displayed in a prominent position on tables at the front of the shop 12. Self-indulgence (n) – allowing yourself to have or do anything that you enjoy
Example: I know its self-indulgence of me, but I will just have another chocolate 13. Free rein (n) – the freedom to do, say or feel what you want
Example: The young film-makers were given free rein to experiment with new themes and techniques 14. Hectic (adj) – full of activity, or very busy and fast (C1)
Example: A hectic schedule 15. Workload (n) – the amount of work to be done, especially by a particular person or machine in a period of time
Example: Teachers are always complaining about their heavy workloads Day 15 (Reading Passage 3: First words) Word list: 1.Pinpoint (v) – to discover or describe the exact facts about something (C2)
Example: Emergency workers at the site are still unable to pinpoint the cause of the explosion 2. Idle (adj) – without any particular purpose (C2)
Example: There is no idle threat 3. Speculation (n) – the activity of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain (C1)
Example: Rumors that they are about to marry have been dismissed as pure speculation
