Question

understanding meanings
read the following sentences. if the word in bold is used correctly, write c on the line. if the word is used incorrectly, write a new sentence using the word correctly.

1. an icon is a painting of a religious subject.
2. to inculcate an idea is to teach it by frequently repeating it.
3. a regimen is a military unit.
4. a zealous person is one who shows an eager desire to achieve a goal.
5. an emolument is a soothing cream or ointment.
6. a stellar performance is one that cannot be improved upon.
7. a vibrant sound is one that is too loud.
8. a martinet is an award for a winning performance.
9. an efficacious medicine yields a therapeutic result.
10. to atrophy is to commit a terrible act.
11. something of inestimable worth is too valuable to be measured.

Explanation:

1. An icon can be a religious painting, so it's correct.
2. Inculcate means to teach by frequent repetition, so it's correct.
3. A regimen is a regulated course of diet, exercise, etc., not a military unit, so it's incorrect. A new - sentence: The doctor prescribed a strict regimen for his patient.
4. Zealous means showing eager desire, so it's correct.
5. An emolument is a salary or compensation, not a soothing cream. A new - sentence: The job offers a high emolument.
6. A stellar performance can mean an outstanding one, not necessarily one that cannot be improved upon, but the usage is acceptable.
7. Vibrant means lively, energetic, not just too loud, so it's incorrect. A new - sentence: The vibrant music filled the room.
8. A martinet is a strict disciplinarian, not an award, so it's incorrect. A new - sentence: The coach was a martinet when it came to training.
9. Efficacious means producing the desired result, so it's correct.
10. Atrophy means to waste away, not to commit a terrible act, so it's incorrect. A new - sentence: His muscles began to atrophy due to lack of use.
11. Inestimable means too valuable to be measured, so it's correct.

Answer:

1. C
2. C
3. The doctor prescribed a strict regimen for his patient.
4. C
5. The job offers a high emolument.
6. C
7. The vibrant music filled the room.
8. The coach was a martinet when it came to training.
9. C
10. His muscles began to atrophy due to lack of use.
11. C