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emulation

noun

An attempt to match or surpass a model through imitation.

Striving to match a model

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imitation rivalry competitive imitation

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endeavor

noun

An earnest attempt or sustained effort toward a goal.

Earnest attempt

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attempt effort undertaking enterprise venture striving

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pretension

noun

An attempt or claim to seem more important, skilled, or impressive than warranted.

Unwarranted display of importance

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affectation pretentiousness posturing ostentation showiness

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refractory

adjective

Stubbornly resistant to control or an attempted remedy.

Resisting control

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stubborn recalcitrant intractable unmanageable unruly obstinate

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