wordlywise 11 lesson 3&4

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.

autonomy n.

the quality or state of being self-governing; independence

circumspect adj.

cautious and prudent; heedful of consequences

composure n.

calmness of mind or bearing; self-control

edifice n.

a large, imposing structure or building

ensconce v.

to settle or place securely or snugly

environs n.

the area adjoining or surrounding a place

hapless adj.

marked by the absence of good luck; unfortunate

heinous adj.

shockingly evil or wicked

incognito adj.

with one's identity concealed; unrecognized

indoctrinate v.

to teach or train in the fundamentals

interim n.

an interval of time between events

mausoleum n.

a large and impressive tomb

pillage v.

to rob and plunder

reverie n.

the condition of being lost in thought, a daydream

thrall n.

a loss of one's ability to act freely;a state over which one appears to have no control