Lesson 13 Flashcards

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Camouflage

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Noun- concealment by disguise or by coloring that matches the surrounding environment
Verb- to hide by disguising or by blending in with surroundings

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Emulate

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Verb
A. To strive to equal or excel, espically through imitation
B. To approach or achieve equality with; to compete with successfully

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Mimicry

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Noun- imitation or copying, espically of expression and gesture

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Platitude

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Noun- an overused, dull, and unorginial remark or statement, espically one delivered as if it were original or significant

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Prototype

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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

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Redundant

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Adjective
A. Extra; exceeding what is necessary
B. Repetitive or needlessly wordy in expression

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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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Sham

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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

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Simulation

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Noun- an imitation, a representation, or a reproduction of a situation or an experience

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Banal

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Unorginial and commonplace; trite

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