READING 1 OF 23 focus words
Context study 1
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
A connoisseur of ceramics identified the unfamiliar glaze. Her contention was that the map had been drawn much later. The contrite student admitted altering the figures.
The restaurant attracted a connoisseur who valued subtle flavors. The main contention of the essay remained unsupported. His contrite letter offered a direct apology.
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.