READING 1 OF 23 focus words
Context study 1
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
The library displayed an illuminated missal. A modicum of patience would have prevented the argument. A sincere apology helped mollify the disappointed guests.
A conservator repaired the damaged binding of the missal. The revision brought a modicum of clarity to the instructions. The small concession did not mollify the angry committee.
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.