Vocab Lesson 3 Flashcards

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atrophy

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v. to waste away or fail to develop

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efficacy

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n. the power to bring about the desired result; effectiveness

adj. efficacious

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emolument

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n. salary or fees for work done; compensation

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icon

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n. 1) a religious painting, especially one reserved by the Eastern Christian churches

2) a symbol or image whose form suggests its meaning

3) one who is idolized

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incipient

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adj. beginning to exist or appear; in the first stage

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inculcate

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v. to impress upon or teach by frequent repetition

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inestimable

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adj. too valuable or great to be measured

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lackluster

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adj. lacking brightness or vitality; without spirit or enthusiasm

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martinet

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n. a strict disciplinarian

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prodigious

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adj. 1) extremely large in bulk, quantity, or degree

2) causing amazement or wonder

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regimen

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

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stellar

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adj. 1) of or related to a star

2) outstanding or brilliant

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stoic

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n. one seemingly indifferent to pleasure or pain

adj.

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vibrant

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adj. 1) full of life or vigor

2) bright or vivid

3) quivering or vibrating

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zealous

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adj. very enthusiastic; fervent; passionate on behalf of someone or something

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