Wordly Wise book 11 lesson 3

atrophy

v. To waste away or fail to develop.

efficacy

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

emolument

n. Salary or fees for work done; compensation.

icon

n.1. A religious painting, especially one revered 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.

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.