Vocabulary List 3

Question 1

Atrophy

Answer 1

(n) - gradual loss of muscle or flesh usually because of disease or lack of use

Question 2

Efficacy

Answer 2

(n) - the ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness (not sure)

Question 3

Emolument

Answer 3

(n) - a salary, or profit from employment or office

Question 4

Icon

Answer 4

(n) - widely known image or person, representation of a holy figure

Question 5

Incipient

Answer 5

(adj.) - in an initial stage, beginning to develop

Question 6

Inculcate

Answer 6

(v) - instill something by persistent instruction

Question 7

Inestimable

Answer 7

(adj.) - too great to be measured

Question 8

Lackluster

Answer 8

(adj.) - lacking excitement or interest

Question 9

Martinet

Answer 9

(n) - someone very strict, demanding obedience from others

Question 10

Prodigious

Answer 10

(adj.) - very remarkable and impressive; bringing wonder

Question 11

Regimen

Answer 11

(n) - a systematic plan designed to maintain/improve health

Question 12

Stellar

Answer 12

(adj.) - of or relating to the stars; very good

Question 13

Stoic

Answer 13

(n) - someone who accepts what’s happening without showing emotion or complaining

Question 14

Vibrant

Answer 14

(adj.) - having or showing great activity, life, or energy; loud and powerful

Question 15

Zealous

Answer 15

(adj.) - feeling strong support for a cause, person, etc.