Lesson 13 Flashcards
(10 cards)
Banal
Adjective
Unoriginal and commonplace; trite
Camouflage
Noun
Concealment by disguise with color matching surrounding environment
Verb
To hide by disguising
Emulate
Verb
To strive to equal or excel
To approach or achieve equality
Mimicry
Noun
Imitation or copying especially by expression or gesture
Platitude
Noun
An overused, dull, or unoriginal remark or statement , especially one delivered as if it were original or significant
Prototype
Noun
An original type, form, or instance that serves as a basis or standard that others follow
Redundant
Adjective
Extra; Exceeding what is necessary
Repetitive or needlessly wordly in expression
Rendition
Noun
An interpretation or a performance of a musical or dramatic piece
Sham
Noun
Something false or empty that is presented as genuine
Adjective
Not genuine; fake
Verb
To put in a false appearance
Simulation
Noun
An imitation, a representation, or reproduction of a situation or an experience