Record lesson results: Lesson 6

Mark every word you actually checked. This writes to the same progress record the per-word form on the lesson page uses, so the next Unit Builder can give weak words extra practice. Incorrect pulls a word forward to the very next lesson; Not assessed leaves the schedule alone.

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NEW words (30)

WordDefinitionExposure #Next reviewResult
abrasive harsh, rude, or irritating in manner or behavior 1 7
benevolent kind and generous, especially toward people in need 1 7
capricious changing suddenly and unpredictably, often for no clear reason 1 7
circumspect careful to consider possible risks before acting or speaking 1 7
clandestine kept secret because it is improper, illegal, or meant to be hidden 1 7
condescending showing that one believes oneself superior to others 1 7
conjecture a conclusion or guess based on incomplete evidence 1 7
contemptuous showing strong disrespect or scorn 1 7
disdain a feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect 1 7
eccentric unconventional and noticeably different from what is considered normal 1 7
enigmatic mysterious and difficult to understand or explain 1 7
fervent showing strong and sincere enthusiasm or emotion 1 7
forthright direct, honest, and straightforward in speech or behavior 1 7
hackneyed overused so often that it has become dull or unoriginal 1 7
incongruous not fitting together naturally or seeming out of place 1 7
indolent habitually lazy and avoiding effort 1 7
innocuous harmless and not likely to cause damage or offense 1 7
intrepid fearless and willing to face danger or difficulty 1 7
mundane ordinary, routine, and lacking excitement or special interest 1 7
nonchalant calm and unconcerned in a way that may seem surprisingly casual 1 7
ostentatious designed to attract attention or impress others by displaying wealth or importance 1 7
precocious developing abilities or maturity earlier than is usual 1 7
pretentious trying to seem more important, intelligent, or impressive than one really is 1 7
prolific producing many works, results, or offspring 1 7
reticent unwilling to speak freely about one's thoughts or feelings 1 7
reverent showing deep respect or admiration 1 7
sagacious showing wise judgment and good understanding 1 7
succinct expressed clearly and briefly without unnecessary words 1 7
turbulent marked by disorder, conflict, rapid change, or violent movement 1 7
vindictive having a strong desire to punish someone for a real or imagined wrong 1 7

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