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English Vocabulary

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Tantalize To tease or torment by presenting something desirable while it is out of reach; tantalizingly. Ex.Women
Boycott (V)To take part in an organized group refusal to use a product or service as a means of protest. (N) an organized group refusal Ex.Boston Tea Party
Galvanize To stir to action or awareness Ex. Global warming; Cancer
Jovial Full of fun and good cheer; sociable Ex. Spongebob
Macadam A paving material made of layers of small stone that are packed together with asphalt or tar. Ex. road
Maverick A person who refuses to go along with the policies.
Mentor A person depended upon for wise advice and guidance Ex. Mother
Nemesis (A) Someone or something that is the source of just punishment. (B) just punishment for wrongdoing; unbeatable rival Ex. Teacher or principal
Odyssey A long, adventurous journey for an intellectual or spiritual quest
quixotic foolishly idealistic, impractical ideas
Quote For The Week This time, like all times is a very good one if we but know what to do with it
Created by: lakeidra98
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