12. Account for (v) - to form a total of something
Example: Students account for the vast majority of our customers 13. Renewable energy (n) - energy that is produced using the sun, wind, rather than using fuels such as oil (C1)
Example: Renewable energy sources such as wind and wave power 14. Cling to (n) - hold on tightly to something (C2)
Example: He clung on to power for another ten years 15. Fragility (n) - the quality of being easily damaged (C2)
Example: The assassination could be serious damage to the fragile peace agreement that was signed last month
Day 3 (Reading Passage 3: Reading in a whole new way) Word list: 1. Constantly (adv) - all the time and often (B2)
Example: He is constantly changing his mind 2. Continuous (adj) - without a pause or interruption (B2)
Example: My computer makes a continuous low buzzing noise 3. Heart-rending (adj) - causing great sympathy or sadness
Example: A hear-rending story 4. Expertise (n) - a high level of knowledge or skill
Example: We admired the expertise with which he prepared the meal 5. Compile into (v) - to collect information from different places and arrange it in a book, report (C1)
Example: We are compiling some facts and figures for a documentary on the subject 6. Heartbeat of something (n) - the person or thing that is most important in forming the character of a place and giving it energy
Example: A steady heartbeat 7. Ubiquitous (adj) - seeming to be everywhere
Example: Leather is very much in fashion this season, as is ubiquitous denim 8. Overtake (v) - to go past something by being a greater amount or degree (C1)
Example: Our Us sales have now overtaken our sales in Europe 9. Stare at (v) - to look for a long time with the eyes wide open, especially when surprised
Example: Don’t stare at people like that, it’s rude
