READING 1 OF 23 focus words
Context study 1
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
His sonorous voice filled the hall without a microphone. A spectral figure seemed to hover in the mist. The discussion revealed a broad spectrum of opinions.
A sonorous bell marked the close of the ceremony. The pale lighting gave the empty ballroom a spectral quality. The display arranged a spectrum of colors across the wall.
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.