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wordly wise chap. 2
Question | Answer |
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arrogant | n. showing too much pride in oneself |
boycott | v. to join others in refusing to deal with a person or group n. the act of boycotting |
campaign | n. a series of action to accomplish a goal 2. a series of military actions in a particular area v. to take part in actions planned to accomplish a particular goal |
ceremony | n. a formal event on a particular occasion |
custody | n. control over and responsibility for care. 2. In the keeping of the police; in jail. |
degrade | v. To bring shame or disgrace upon. |
detain | v. To stop or hold; to keep from going on. |
extend | v. 1. To reach out. 2. To offer. 3. To make longer. 4. To stretch or lie. |
integrate | v. To unite into a whole; especially to end the separation of races. |
segregate | v. To keep separate or apart. |
supreme | adj. 1. The highest in rank or position. 2. Of the greatest importance. |
triumph | n. 1. A noteworthy success. 2. The joy winning brings. v. 1. To win. |
vacate | v. To make empty, as by leaving. |
verdict | n. 1. The decision reached at the end of the trial. 2. A judgment or opinion. 2. |
violate | v.1. To break, as a law or a promise. 2. To treat in an improper or disrespectful way. |