READING 2 OF 23 focus words
Context study 2
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
A pungent aroma rose from the opened jar. The review offered qualified praise rather than complete approval. He preferred to quibble over wording rather than discuss the main issue.
Her pungent criticism exposed the proposal's central weakness. She gave the plan a qualified endorsement. They agreed not to quibble about trivial differences.
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.