READING 1 OF 23 focus words
Context study 1
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
The room's rococo ornament contrasted with the plain corridor. The film's saccharine ending weakened its earlier honesty. The guide described the airy retreat as salubrious.
The critic found the prose unnecessarily rococo. She disliked the saccharine language of the greeting card. They sought a more salubrious environment than the smoke-filled workshop.
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.