READING 1 OF 23 focus words
Context study 1
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
The quiet journey gave her time for introspection. Requests began to inundate the small office. The crew had become inured to cold mornings.
His journal combined travel notes with candid introspection. The storm threatened to inundate the lower fields. She was inured to routine criticism but still welcomed useful advice.
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.