Read the sentence from Peking Dust.

Question

I tell you, the Chinese have the style of the world; the rest of us are but imitators.

Which word has the closest connotation to imitators as it is used in the sentence?

Responses

counterfeits
counterfeits

pretenders
pretenders

replicates
replicates

tricksters

Answer 1

The word with the closest connotation to "imitators" as it is used in the sentence is "pretenders."

While "counterfeits" suggests a fraudulent imitation, "replicates" focuses more on copying without the negative connotation. "Tricksters" implies deception for amusement or trickery, which is not the intent in the original sentence. Thus, "pretenders" aligns best as it conveys the notion of those who pretend to be something they are not, similar to "imitators."