Lesson 13 Flashcards

(10 cards)

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Banal

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Adjective

Unoriginal and commonplace; trite

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Camouflage

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Noun
Concealment by disguise with color matching surrounding environment

Verb
To hide by disguising

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3
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Emulate

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Verb
To strive to equal or excel

To approach or achieve equality

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4
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Mimicry

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Noun

Imitation or copying especially by expression or gesture

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5
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Platitude

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Noun

An overused, dull, or unoriginal remark or statement , especially one delivered as if it were original or significant

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Prototype

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Noun

An original type, form, or instance that serves as a basis or standard that others follow

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Redundant

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Adjective
Extra; Exceeding what is necessary

Repetitive or needlessly wordly in expression

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8
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Rendition

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Noun

An interpretation or a performance of a musical or dramatic piece

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9
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Sham

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Noun
Something false or empty that is presented as genuine

Adjective
Not genuine; fake

Verb
To put in a false appearance

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Simulation

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Noun

An imitation, a representation, or reproduction of a situation or an experience

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