Vocab Lesson 3

Question 1

atrophy

Answer 1

v. to waste away or fail to develop

Question 2

efficacy

Answer 2

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

adj. efficacious

Question 3

emolument

Answer 3

n. salary or fees for work done; compensation

Question 4

icon

Answer 4

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

Question 5

incipient

Answer 5

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

Question 6

inculcate

Answer 6

v. to impress upon or teach by frequent repetition

Question 7

inestimable

Answer 7

adj. too valuable or great to be measured

Question 8

lackluster

Answer 8

adj. lacking brightness or vitality; without spirit or enthusiasm

Question 9

martinet

Answer 9

n. a strict disciplinarian

Question 10

prodigious

Answer 10

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

2) causing amazement or wonder

Question 11

regimen

Answer 11

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

Question 12

stellar

Answer 12

adj. 1) of or related to a star

2) outstanding or brilliant

Question 13

stoic

Answer 13

n. one seemingly indifferent to pleasure or pain

adj.

Question 14

vibrant

Answer 14

adj. 1) full of life or vigor

2) bright or vivid

3) quivering or vibrating

Question 15

zealous

Answer 15

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