READING 1 OF 23 focus words
Context study 1
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
The essay criticized the idolatry surrounding the famous performer. The director hoped to imbue the production with quiet optimism. Poor lighting can impair the accuracy of the inspection.
The curator explained how the text condemned idolatry. Years of practice can imbue ordinary movements with confidence. The broken hinge would impair the door's operation.
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.