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Grade 6 List 2
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| arrogant | adj. Showing too much pride in oneself; n. A feeling of too much pride in oneself |
| boycott | v. To join others in refusing to deal with a person or group; n. The act of refusing to deal with a person or group |
| campaign | n.1. A series of actions intended to accomplish a goal; 2. A series of military actions in a particular place; 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 responsiblity for care of someone or something; 2. In the keeping of the police; in jail |
| degrade | v. 1. To bring shame or disgrace upon someone; 2. To lower in quality |
| degrading | adj.1. Causing shame or disgrace; 2. Lowering in quality |
| detain | v. To stop or hold; to keep from going somewhere |
| extend | v.1. To reach out; 2. To offer something; 3. To make longer; 4. To stretch or lie |
| integrate | v. To unite into a whole; especially to end the separation of races |
| integration | n. The act of uniting or bringing together, especially people of different races |
| segregate | v. To keep separate or apart |
| segregation | n. The act of keeping separate or apart |
| supreme | ad.1. The highest in rank or position; 2. Of the greatest importance |
| triumph | n. 1. A noteworthy success; 2. The joy winning brings; v. To win |
| triumphant | adj. Joyful over a victory or success |
| vacate | v. To make empty, as by leaving |
| verdict | n. 1. The decision reached at the end of a trial; 2. A judgment or opinion |
| violate | v.1. To break, as a law or a promise; 2. To treat in an improper or disrespectful way |
| violation | n. A breaking of or failing to keep something like a law or a promise |