READING 2 OF 23 focus words
Context study 2
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
The austere room contained only a desk and a narrow bed. The chapters remained autonomous while sharing one publication. The witness continued to aver that the door had been locked.
Her austere manner softened when she spoke to the children. An autonomous committee made the final selection. I can aver that no agreement was reached at that meeting.
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.