READING 2 OF 23 focus words
Context study 2
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
The apprentices accepted the difficult assignment with alacrity. The novel's opening contains an allusion to an ancient voyage. The river left a fresh layer of alluvium across the floodplain.
He answered the invitation with unexpected alacrity. Her allusion to the earlier dispute was understood by everyone present. The geologist examined the alluvium for clues to earlier channels.
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.