A vocabulary quest with checkpoints

Study six senses and unlock meaning, spelling and example stages.

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  1. A quest over English senses (0s–7s)
    Study six words before three checkpoint stages.
    Spoken example: Choose a collection and study six senses. The quest has meaning, spelling and example stages..
  2. Start with meanings (7s–14s)
    Choose the definition that fits the displayed word.
    Spoken example: Start with meanings. Choose the definition that fits the displayed sense..
  3. Finish a checkpoint (14s–22s)
    Six correct answers unlock the next stage. Mistakes allow retry.
    Spoken example: Six correct answers complete a checkpoint. Study mistakes and retry the stage when ready..
  4. Recall the spelling (22s–30s)
    Type the word from its definition or example.
    Spoken example: In later stages, type the word from its definition or its contextual example..
  5. A local trophy (30s–38s)
    Completion records this set, not a universal vocabulary level.
    Spoken example: The trophy records completion of this set on this device, not a universal vocabulary level..
  6. Your next step (38s–45s)
    Choose a collection, study the senses and finish one checkpoint.
    Spoken example: Open vocabulary quest. Study the six senses and finish one checkpoint at your own pace..

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