READING 1 OF 23 focus words
Context study 1
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
The collector was wary of a bargain with no documentation. A persistent admirer tried to waylay the speaker at the door. The desk held a welter of unfinished sketches.
She remained wary until the terms were explained. They planned to waylay the messenger before he reached the station. A welter of conflicting claims made the investigation difficult.
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.