AP Eng Lang Vocab 13-14

banal

unoriginal and commonplace; trite

camouflage

a. noun Concealment by coloring that matches the surrounding environment

b. verb To hide by disguising or blending in with the surroundings

emulate

a. to strive to equal or excel, especially through imitation

b. to approach or achieve equality with; to compete with successfully

mimicry

imitation or copying, especially of expression and gesture

platitude

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

prototype

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

redundant

a. extra; exceeding what is necessary

b. repetitive or needlessly wordy in expression

rendition

an interpretation or a performance of a musical or dramatic piece

sham

a. something false or empty that is presented as genuine; a fake

b. not genuine; fake

c. to put on the false appearance of; to feign

simulation

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

adverse

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

averse

referring to 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

a. to bring action against; in a court of law

b. to continue an activity until it is completed

quorum

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

quota

a. the amount of goods assigned to a person; an allotment

b. a number or a 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