READING 1 OF 22 focus words
Context study 1
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
The novel contrasts a thoughtful reformer with an uncompromising zealot. The celebrated exhibition marked the zenith of her career.
A zealot dismissed every question as disloyalty. The astronomer pointed toward the zenith above the observatory.
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.