READING 1 OF 23 focus words
Context study 1
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
The church would canonize the revered figure after its formal process. A capricious patron kept changing the design brief. The victorious crew wanted to carouse until dawn.
The church decided to canonize the teacher after years of inquiry. The boaters waited for the capricious wind to settle. The innkeeper asked the guests not to carouse beneath the sleeping rooms.
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.