READING 1 OF 23 focus words
Context study 1
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
The captain's adjuration to remain calm steadied the passengers. The architect balanced aesthetic choices with practical needs. The witness supplied an affidavit describing what she had seen.
His final adjuration was a plea to protect the old library. Her aesthetic judgment favored a quiet palette and clean lines. The clerk filed the affidavit with the other signed papers.
Before you move on
Look away from the passage. Can you explain each focus word in your own words?
Original fictional passages for vocabulary practice.