Wordly Wise List 3

Atrophy

To waste away or fail to develop.

Efficacy

The power to bring about the desired result; effectiveness.

Emolument

Salary or fees for work done; compensation.

Icon

A religious painting, especially one revered by the Eastern Christian churches. A symbol or image whose form suggests its meaning. One who is idolized.

Incipient

Beginning to exist or appear; in the first stage.

Inculcate

To impress upon or teach by frequent repetition.

Inestimable

Too valuable or great to be measured.

Lackluster

Lacking brightness or vitality; without spirit or enthusiasm.

Martinet

A strict disciplinarian.

Prodigious

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

Regimen

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

Stellar

Of or related to a star. Outstanding or brilliant.

Stoic

One seemingly indifferent to pleasure or pain.

Vibrant

Full of life or vigor. Bright or vivid. Quivering or vibrating.

Zealous

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