READING 1 OF 23 focus words
Context study 1
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
It took moxie to start the workshop with so little money. The diary gives mundane chores the attention usually reserved for adventures. The failed exhibition marked the nadir of his confidence.
Her moxie impressed even the skeptical patrons. She found a satisfying rhythm in the mundane work. The project reached its nadir when the final sponsor withdrew.
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.