Lessons 13 and 14

Banal: (adjective)Unoriginal and commonplace, trite

Camouflage

1. (noun) concealment by disguise or by coloring that matches the surrounding environment

2. (verb) to hide by disguising or by blending in with surroundings.

From Old French camoufler, “to disguise alteration”

Emulate: (verb)

1. To strive to equal or excel, especially through imitation

2. To approach or achieve equality with; to compete with successfully

Mimicry: (noun)Imitation or copying, especially of expression

and gesture.

From Greek mimos, “imitator, mime”

Platitude: (noun)

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

Prototype: (noun)1. An original type, form, or instance that serves as a

basis or standard for those that follow, a test or trial model.

2. An early typical example

Redundant: (adjective)

1. Extra; exceeding what is necessary

2. Repetitive or needlessly wordy in expression

From Latin re-, “again”, + undare, “to surge”.

Rendition: 1. (noun) An interpretation or a performance of a musical

or dramatic piece

2. (verb) To represent in verbal form or in a drawing or painting

Sham: 1. (noun) something false or empty that is presented as

genuine; a fake

2. (adjective) not genuine; fake

3. (verb) to put on the false appearance; to feign

Simulation: (noun)an imitation, representation, or a

reproduction of a situation or experience

From Latin similis, “like”

Adverse: (adjective)Opposing, contrary to ones interests,

harmful or unfavorable

Averse: (adjective)referring to a feeling of avoidance and

dislike

Ingenious: (adjective)

1. Marked by inventive skill and imagination; extremely clever

Ingenuous: (adjective)

Unable to deceive; openly straightforward

Persecute: (verb)To continuously mistreat or be cruel to someone;

to annoy persistently

From Latin per-, “completely” + sequi, “to follow”

Prosecute: (verb)

1. To bring action against, in a court of law

2. To continue an activity until it is completed

Quorum: (noun)The minimum number of people who must be present to make a decision

Quota: (noun)

1. The amount of goods assigned to a person; an allotment

2. A number or percentage, especially of people, that represents an upper limit or a required minimum.

Respectfully: (adverb)With regard and esteem; politely

Respectively: (adverb)Referring to one thing or person in the order

given

From Latin respectus, “regard”