READING 1 OF 23 focus words
Context study 1
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
The high entrance fee was a deterrent to casual visitors. The delay worked to the detriment of the smallest exhibitors. The review became a diatribe against modern architecture.
Visible supervision served as a deterrent to vandalism. He pursued speed to the detriment of accuracy. Her measured objection was answered with a lengthy diatribe.
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.