READING 1 OF 23 focus words
Context study 1
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
The dormant project revived when a new sponsor appeared. The dour custodian rarely joined the visitors' jokes. The dulcet notes of a flute drifted through the courtyard.
Her interest in astronomy had been dormant for years. A dour portrait watched over the cheerful dining room. Her dulcet voice contrasted with the harsh machinery.
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.