CH.3

Question 1

atrophy

Answer 1

v. To waste away or fail to develop.
efficacy
n. The power to bring about the desired result; effectiveness.
emolument

Question 2

icon

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

lackluster

Answer 3

adj. Lacking brightness or vitality; without spirit or enthusiasm.
martinet
n. A strict disciplinarian.

Question 4

inestimable

Answer 4

adj. Too valuable or great to be measured.

Question 5

inculcate

Answer 5

v. To impress upon or teach by frequent repetition.

Question 6

martinet

Answer 6

n. A strict disciplinarian.

Question 7

prodigious

Answer 7

adj.1. Extremely large in bulk, quantity, or degree. 2. Causing amazement or wonder.

Question 8

regimen

Answer 8

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

Question 9

stellar

Answer 9

adj.1. Of or related to a star. 2. Outstanding or brilliant

Question 10

vibrant

Answer 10

adj.1. Full of life or vigor. 2. Bright or vivid. 3. Quivering or vibrating.

Question 11

zealous

Answer 11

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

Question 12

incipient

Answer 12

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

Question 13

efficacy

Answer 13

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

Question 14

emolument

Answer 14

n. Salary or fees for work done; compensation.
icon

Question 15

stoic

Answer 15

n. One seemingly indifferent to pleasure or pain.