VFA Lessons 13-14

banal

unoriginal and commonplace; trite

camouflage

to hide by disguising or by blending in with the surroundings

emulate

to strive to equal or excel, especially through imitation

mimicry

imitation or copying, especially of expression

platitude

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

prototype

an early typical example

redundant

repetitive or needlessly wordy in expression

rendition

an interpretation or performance of a musical or dramatic piece

sham

not genuine; false

simulation

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

adverse

opposing; contrary to one’s interests; harmful or unfavorable

averse

a feeling of avoidance or dislike

ingenious

marked by inventive skill and imagination; extremely clever

ingenuous

unable to deceive; openly straightforward

persecute

to continuously mistreat or be cruel to someone; to annoy persistently

prosecute

to bring action against, in a court of law

quorum

the minimum number of people who must be present to make a decision

quota

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

respectfully

with regard and esteem; politely

respectively

referring to things or people in the order given