READING 1 OF 23 focus words
Context study 1
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
The puppet theater continued to enchant visitors of every age. The oppressive heat seemed to enervate the entire group. She would ensconce herself beside the window with a book.
The old garden could enchant even a hurried traveler. Weeks of fruitless discussion can enervate a willing team. The cat managed to ensconce itself in the warmest chair.
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.