READING 1 OF 23 focus words
Context study 1
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
She would deprecate her own achievements when praised. The critics were quick to deride the unfamiliar design. The film was polished but derivative.
The essay does not deprecate ambition, only ambition without restraint. He refused to deride beginners who were still learning. Her early sketches seemed derivative until she developed a distinctive style.
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.