Vocab 3 Flashcards
atrophy
to waste away or fail to develop
efficacy
The power to bring about results; effectiveness
efficacious (adj.)
emolument
Salary or fees for work done; compensation
icon
- A religious painting, especially one revered by Eastern Orthodox Christian churches.
symbol or image whose form suggests meaning
One who is idolized
incipient
Beginning to exist or appear; in the first stage
inculcate
To impress upon or teach by frequent repetition
inestimable
Too valuable or great to be measured
lackluster
lacking brightness or vitality; without spirit or enthusiasm
martinet
A strict disciplinarian
prodigious
- Extremely large in bulk, quantity, or degree
Causing amazement or wonder
regimen
A regulated program, especially one designed to improve or maintain health
stellar
- Of or related to a star
Outstanding or brilliant
stoic
One seemingly indifferent to pleasure or pain
(adj.)
vibrant
- Full of life or vigor
Bright or vivid
Quivering or vibrating
zealous
Very enthusiastic; fervent: passionate on behalf of someone or something