Vocab 13

Question 1

Banal

Answer 1

Unoriginal and commonplace; trite

Question 2

Camouflage

Answer 2

Concealment by disguise or by coloring that matches the surrounding environment
To hide by disguising or blending in with the surroundings

Question 3

Emulate

Answer 3

To strive to equal or excel, especially through imitation

To approach or achieve equality with; to compete with successfully

Question 4

Mimicry

Answer 4

Imitation or copying, especially of expression and gesture

Question 5

Platitude

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Prototype

Answer 6

An original type, form, or instance that serves as a basis or standard for those that follow; a test or trial model
An early typical example

Question 7

Redundant

Answer 7

Extra; exceeding what is necessary

Repetitive or needlessly wordy in expression

Question 8

Rendition

Answer 8

An interpretation or a performance of a musical or dramatic piece

Question 9

Sham

Answer 9

Something false or empty that is presented as genuine; a fake
Not genuine; fake
To put on false appearance of; to feign

Question 10

Simulation

Answer 10

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