READING 1 OF 23 focus words
Context study 1
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
She approached the first rehearsal with trepidation. A triumvirate directed the small academy. The critic examined the trope of the unexpected homecoming.
Their trepidation faded when the guide explained the route. The novel traces the rivalry within the ruling triumvirate. The essay turned a familiar trope into a surprising argument.
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.