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Wordly Wise Lesson 2
15 words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Arrogant | showing too much pride in oneself. |
| Boycott (v.) | to join others in refusing to support an organization. |
| Campaign (n.) | a series of actions intended to accomplish a goal. a series of military actions in an area. |
| Campaign (v.) | to take part in actions planned to accomplish a goal. |
| Ceremony | A formal event held in honor of a special occassion. |
| Custody | control over, responsibility for care in the keeping of the police. |
| Degrade | to bring shame or disgrace upon. |
| Detain | to stop or hold, to keep from going on. |
| Extend | to reach out; to offer; to make longer; to stretch or spread outward from a certain point. |
| Integrate | to unite into a whole, particularly related to the end of separation of races. |
| Segregate | to keep separate or apart. |
| Supreme | The highest in rank or position; of the greatest importance. |
| Triumph (n.) | a noteworthy success; the expression of joy that comes from winning. |
| Triumph (v.) | to win. |
| Vacate | to make empty, as by leaving. |
| Verdict | the decision reached at the end of a court trial; a judgement or opinion. |
| Violate (v.) | to break, as a law or a promise; to treat improperly. |
| Violation (n.) | a breaking of or failing to keep something like a law or a promise. |
| Integration (n.) | the act of uniting or bringing together, especially to end the separation of people of different races. |
| Segregation (n.) | the act of keeping separate or apart, especially in regard to people of different races. |