READING 2 OF 23 focus words
Context study 2
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
The poet described stars scattered across the firmament. Their enthusiasm began to flag after the third delay. The experienced editor offered advice to the fledgling.
The ceiling painting turned the hall into a miniature firmament. Her attention did not flag during the long presentation. The company was still a fledgling in a competitive field.
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.