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words and definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| arrogant | adj. 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. 1- A series of actions intended to accomplish a goal. 2- A series of military actions in one particular area. v. To take part in actions planned to accomplish a particular goal. |
| ceremony | n. A formal event held in honor of a special occasion. |
| custody | n. 1- 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 rank or position. 2- Of the greatest importance. |
| triumph | n. 1- A noteworthy success. 2- The joy winning brings v. To win. |
| vacate | v. To make empty, as by leaving |
| verdict | n. 1- The decision reached at the end of a trial. 2- A judgement or opinion |
| violate | v. 1- To break, as a law or promise. 2- To treat in an improper or disrespectful way. |