READING 1 OF 23 focus words
Context study 1
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
The painter rented a garret above the bookshop. The garrulous passenger narrated every detail of his journey. His glib answer avoided the real difficulty.
A narrow stair led to the dusty garret. A garrulous host kept the meal lively but delayed its ending. The interviewer pressed beyond the candidate's glib assurances.
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.