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15 Cards in this Set
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Atrophy |
to waste away or fail to develop |
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efficacy |
the power to bring about the desired result, effectiveness |
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emolument |
salary or fees for work done; compensation |
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icon |
1. a religious painting 2. a symbol or image whose form suggests its meaning (think of a computer icon on your desktop) 3. one who is idolized |
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incipient |
beginning to exist or appear, in the first stage. for example: a blueprint of a car |
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inculcate |
to impress upon or teach by frequent repetition |
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inestimable |
to valuable or great to be measured |
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lackluster |
lacking brightness or vitality, without spirit or enthusiasm |
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martinet |
strict, disciplinary |
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prodigious |
extremely large quantity, bulk, or degree |
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regimen |
a regulated program, especially one for your health. For example: an exercise routine |
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stellar |
1. relating to stars 2. outstanding or brilliant |
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stoic |
seemingly indifferent to pleasure or pain (I won the lottery. Neat.) |
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Vibrant |
1. full of life or vigor 2. bright or vivid 3. quivering or vibrating |
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zealous |
very enthusiastic, passionate about something or someone |
