READING 1 OF 23 focus words
Context study 1
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
The new reporting rules proved onerous for a small workshop. The deception brought opprobrium on the committee. The pointer began to oscillate around the marked value.
An onerous journey separated the village from the nearest port. He feared public opprobrium more than a private reprimand. Her confidence would oscillate between optimism and doubt.
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.