Vocab 3

Question 1

Atrophy

Answer 1

A decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse.

Question 2

Efficacy

Answer 2

Capacity or power to produce a desired effect.

Question 3

Emolument

Answer 3

compensation received by virtue of holding an office or having employment (paycheck)

Question 4

Icon

Answer 4

A visual representation of something produced on a surface

Question 5

Incipient

Answer 5

Only partly in existence; imperfectly formed

Question 6

Inculcate

Answer 6

teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

Question 7

Inestimable

Answer 7

beyond calculation

Question 8

Lackluster

Answer 8

lacking brilliance or vitality; lacking luster/shine

Question 9

Martinet

Answer 9

Someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms

Question 10

Prodigious

Answer 10

so great in size, force, or extent as to Elicit awe (something exceptional)

Question 11

Regimen

Answer 11

(medicine) Systematic plan for therapy

Question 12

Stellar

Answer 12

Meaning outstanding or amazing

Question 13

Stoic

Answer 13

seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive

Question 14

Vibrant

Answer 14

Vigorous and animated; of sounds that are strong and resonating of colors that are bright and striking

Question 15

zealous

Answer 15

marked by active interest and enthusiasm