READING 2 OF 23 focus words
Context study 2
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
She did not chide the apprentice for an honest mistake. A perfectly conflict-free community remained a chimera. The archivist recognized the letter as a cipher.
The coach would chide anyone who arrived without equipment. The fountain featured a chimera assembled from several animals. The students designed a cipher for their treasure hunt.
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.