Vocab Lesson 3 Flashcards
atrophy
v. to waste away or fail to develop
efficacy
n. the power to bring about the desired result; effectiveness
adj. efficacious
emolument
n. salary or fees for work done; compensation
icon
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
incipient
adj. beginning to exist or appear; in the first stage
inculcate
v. to impress upon or teach by frequent repetition
inestimable
adj. too valuable or great to be measured
lackluster
adj. lacking brightness or vitality; without spirit or enthusiasm
martinet
n. a strict disciplinarian
prodigious
adj. 1) extremely large in bulk, quantity, or degree
2) causing amazement or wonder
regimen
n. a regulated program, especially one designed to improve or maintain health
stellar
adj. 1) of or related to a star
2) outstanding or brilliant
stoic
n. one seemingly indifferent to pleasure or pain
adj.
vibrant
adj. 1) full of life or vigor
2) bright or vivid
3) quivering or vibrating
zealous
adj. very enthusiastic; fervent; passionate on behalf of someone or something