Vocab 3

Question 1

atrophy

Answer 1

to waste away or fail to develop

Question 2

efficacy

Answer 2

the power to bring about the desired result; effectiveness

Question 3

emolument

Answer 3

salary or fees for work done; compensation

Question 4

icon

Answer 4

a religious painting, especially one revered by the Eastern Christian churches; a symbol or image whose form suggests it’s meaning; one who is idolized

Question 5

incipient

Answer 5

beginning to exist or appear; in the first stage

Question 6

inculcate

Answer 6

to impress upon or teach by frequent repetition

Question 7

inestimable

Answer 7

too valuable or great to be measured

Question 8

lackluster

Answer 8

lacking brightness or
vitality; without spirit or enthusiasm

Question 9

martinet

Answer 9

a strict disciplinarian

Question 10

prodigious

Answer 10

extremely large in bulk, quantity, or degree; causing amazement or wonder

Question 11

regimen

Answer 11

a regulated program, especially one designed to improve or maintain health

Question 12

stellar

Answer 12

of or related to a star; outstanding or brilliant

Question 13

stoic

Answer 13

one seemingly indifferent to pleasure or pain

Question 14

vibrant

Answer 14

full of life or vigor; bright or vivid; quivering or vibrating

Question 15

zealous

Answer 15

very enthusiastic fervent; passionate on behalf of someone or something