READING 2 OF 23 focus words
Context study 2
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
She gave an incredulous laugh at the implausible excuse. The date of the manuscript remained indeterminate. The memoir describes years of indigence before the writer found steady work.
The audience looked incredulous when the price was announced. An indeterminate delay made planning difficult. The charity offered assistance without demanding a public display of indigence.
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.