READING 2 OF 23 focus words
Context study 2
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
An ethereal melody seemed to float above the orchestra. The notice used a euphemism instead of naming the unpleasant task. The poet preferred euphonious combinations of vowels.
The thin curtains gave the room an ethereal glow. The teacher asked whether the euphemism clarified or concealed the problem. A euphonious refrain united the song's different sections.
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.