READING 2 OF 23 focus words
Context study 2
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
The mechanic had to disengage the clutch before making the adjustment. The panel could not dismiss the new evidence without examining it. She could no longer dissemble her irritation.
She chose to disengage from the fruitless argument. He was too quick to dismiss unfamiliar ideas. The witness tried to dissemble when asked about the missing key.
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.