READING 2 OF 23 focus words
Context study 2
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
The loquacious passenger soon knew everyone's destination. The actor gave the comic complaint a lugubrious delivery. The luminous dial remained visible after the lights went out.
Her normally loquacious friend became quiet during the concert. A lugubrious melody drifted from the empty hall. Her luminous prose made a difficult subject inviting.
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.