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Wordly Wise Lesson 2
Term | Definition |
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arrogant | Showing too much pride in oneself. |
boycott | To join others in refusing to support an organization. |
campaign | A series of actions intended to accomplish a goal OR a series of military actions in a particular area. |
ceremony | A formal event held in honor of a special occasion. |
custody | Control over and responsibility for care OR in the keeping of the police; in jail. |
degrade | To bring shame or disgrace upon. |
detain | To stop or hold; to keep from going on. |
extend | To reach out; to offer OR to make longer or stretch outward. |
integrate | To unite into a whole; especially to end the separation of people of different races. |
segregate | To keep separate or apart. |
supreme | The highest in rank or command OR of the greatest importance. |
triumph | A noteworthy success, to win, OR the joy that winning brings. |
vacate | To make empty by leaving. |
verdict | The decision reached at the end of a trial OR a judgement or opinion. |
violate | To break, as a law or a promise OR to treat in a disrespectful or improper way. |