Lesson 13 Flashcards
Camouflage
Noun- concealment by disguise or by coloring that matches the surrounding environment
Verb- to hide by disguising or by blending in with surroundings
Emulate
Verb
A. To strive to equal or excel, espically through imitation
B. To approach or achieve equality with; to compete with successfully
Mimicry
Noun- imitation or copying, espically of expression and gesture
Platitude
Noun- an overused, dull, and unorginial remark or statement, espically one delivered as if it were original or significant
Prototype
Noun
A. An original type, form, or instance that serves as a basis or standard for those that follow; a test or trial model
B. An early typical example
Redundant
Adjective
A. Extra; exceeding what is necessary
B. Repetitive or needlessly wordy 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; a fake
Adjective-
Not genuine; fake
Verb- to put on the false appearance of; to feign
Simulation
Noun- an imitation, a representation, or a reproduction of a situation or an experience
Banal
Unorginial and commonplace; trite