Review the word list to see which words you know and actively utilize and which you do not. Then use the conversation below to improve your intonation and examine appropriate usage of these words.
| Word | Pronunciation |
| 1. creep | CREEP |
| 2. accurate / inaccurate | AK-yur-it / in-AK-yur-it |
| 3. classify | CLAS-i-fī |
| 4. gigantic | jī-GAN-tik |
| 5. impressive | im-PRE-siv |
| 6. vibrant | VĪ-brunt |
| 7. dense | DENS |
| 8. depend on | de-PEN-don |
| 9. dominant | DAH-mi-nunt |
| 10. rudimentary | roo-di-MEN-ter-ee |
| 11. distinct | dis-TINKT |
| 12. sensitive | SEN-si-div |
| 13. dormant | DOR-munt |
| 14. superficial | soo-per-Fi-shul |
| 15. dramatic | dru-MA-dik |
| 16. exaggerate | eg-ZA-jer-ate |
| 17. emphasize | EM-fu-size |
| 18. eliminate | ee-LI-mi-nate |
| 19. erode | ee-RODE |
| 20. crucial | KROO-shul |
Mid-Week Design Critique: Feature X
Ava (Lead UX Designer): Thanks for getting together. Let’s look at the latest mockups for the new onboarding flow. My main concern is preventing feature creep as we scale this.
Ben (UX Researcher): I agree. Right now, our success will depend on keeping the scope tight. The early user tests showed that users found the previous flow too dense—too many options crammed onto one screen.
Chloe (UI Designer): I tried to address that. I’ve gone with a much more rudimentary three-step process. I also used a vibrant new color palette to make the primary calls-to-action more engaging and distinct from the surrounding content.
Ava: The colors are certainly impressive, Chloe, nice work. But Ben, based on the research, are we sure we need a three-step flow? Could we eliminate a step entirely?
Ben: We need that middle step for legal compliance. If we cut it, we could erode trust, which is a crucial factor for new users. The data on trust and conversion is very sensitive.
Chloe: That makes sense. I can simplify the visuals for the legal step. I deliberately tried to emphasize the user benefits rather than the fine print, but maybe I exaggerated the graphical elements, making it seem heavier than it is.
Ava: Let’s look at the proposed icon set. The previous set felt a bit superficial. These new ones… they seem gigantic on the mobile view.
Chloe: I can adjust the sizing. I was trying to make sure they were instantly recognizable. I also added text labels beneath them because the research showed that purely symbolic icons can sometimes be inaccurately interpreted by users.
Ben: That’s right. It’s often difficult for users to classify what an icon means without accompanying text, especially in a new system. Good call on adding the labels.
Ava: Okay, great. Chloe, can you scale back the size of the icons and then reshare the mockups? Ben, let’s chat offline about how we can make sure the legal copy is clear without being overwhelming.
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