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SSAT Middle Level
Reading Comprehension

Understanding Contextual Vocabulary

Hard Vocabulary In Context Contextual Clues

In the quaint village of Eldergrove, the townspeople revered the annual Harvest Festival. It was a time of merriment, where laughter and song resonated through the cobblestone streets. However, this year, an unexpected guest arrived, a mysterious figure draped in a tattered cloak. The villagers, initially filled with trepidation, soon learned that the stranger was an esteemed storyteller, renowned for his enchanting tales and sagacious wisdom. Each evening, beneath the old oak tree in the central square, he spun intricate narratives that captivated the audience, leaving them in a state of wonder. As the festival progressed, the mood shifted from apprehension to exhilaration.
In his final story, he recounted the legend of the Celestial Orb, a mystical object said to grant unfathomable knowledge to its possessor. While some listeners regarded this as mere folklore, others felt a stirring in their hearts, believing in the power of the orb's wisdom. As the last notes of music faded into the night, the villagers found themselves not just entertained, but transformed by the storyteller's gift of inspiration.

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