AP Lit Endicott - vocab test 1

endicott

banal

so inherently lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring; dull; commonplace

emulate

to imitate or strive to equal or excel; to attempt to rival, equal, or surpass

germane

incredibly relevant; closely associated or applicable to a current matter

intransigent

uncompromising; refusing to change one’s views or ideals

substantiate

to support with evidence or proof; to provide justification for a claim or argument

belabor

to argue or elaborate in excessive detail; to insist on something repeatedly beyond what is necessary

eschew

to deliberately avoid or abstain from something