READING 1 OF 23 focus words
Context study 1
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
The complaisant host rearranged the seating for each guest. He felt no compunction about interrupting the ceremony. The artist drew concentric circles around the central figure.
A complaisant assistant accepted changes without complaint. A sudden compunction kept her from sending the cruel reply. Concentric rings spread across the pond.
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.