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11th Grade
12/17/2013

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banal
Definition
unoriginal and commonplace; trite
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emulate
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to try to be equal or excel through imitation
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mimicry
Definition
copying
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platitude
Definition
saying that's overused
dull
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prototype
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the original form
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redundant
Definition
extra; exceeding what is necessary
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rendition
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an interpretation of something
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sham
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something false or fake
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simulation
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an imitation
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adverse
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opposing; harmful or unfavorable
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averse
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referring to a feeling of avoidance and dislike
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ingenious
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marked by inventive skill and imagination; clever
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ingenuous
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unable to deceive; openly straightforward
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persecute
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to continuously mistreat or be cruel to someone
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prosecute
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to bring action against; in a court of law
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quorum
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the minimum # of people who must be present to make a decision
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quota
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the amount of goods assigned to a person; an allotment
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respectfully
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with regard or esteem; politely
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respectively
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referring to things or people in the order given
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