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Vocabulary III

Lesson 13&14

QuestionAnswer
banal unoriginal and commonplace; trite
camouflage concealment by disguise or by coloring that matches the surrounding environment
emulate to strive to equal or excel, especially through imitation
mimicry imitation or copying, especially of expression and gesture
platitude an overused, dull, and unoriginal remark or statement, especially one delivered as if it were original or significant
prototype an original type, form, or instance that serves as a basis or standard for those that follow; a test or a trial model
redundant extra; exceeding what is necessary; repetitive
rendition an interpretation or a performance of a musical or dramatic piece
sham something false or empty that is presented as genuine; a fake
simulation an imitation, a representation, or a reproduction of a situation or an experience
adverse opposing; contrary to one's interests; harmful or unfavorable
averse referring to a feeling of avoidance and dislike
ingenious marked by inventive skill and imagination; extremely clever
ingenuous unable to deceive; openly straightforward
persecute to continuously mistreat or be cruel to someone; to annoy persistently
prosecute to bring action against, in a court of law
quorum the minimum number of people who must be present to make a decision
quota the amount of goods assigned to a person; an allotment
respectfully with regard and esteem; politely
respectively referring to things or people in the order given
Created by: Hellokitty139
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