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Vocabulary
Unit 2 Words
15
Language - English
Not Applicable
02/03/2005

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Term
Arrogant
Arrogance
Definition
adj. Showing too much pride in oneself.
n. A feeling of too much pride in oneself.
Term
boycott
Definition
v. To join others in refusing to deal with a person or group.
n. The act of boycotting.
Term
ceremony
Definition
A formal event held in honor of a special occasion.
Term
campaign
Definition
1. A series of actions intended to accomplish a goal.
2. A series of military actions in a particular area.
3. To take part in actions planned to accomplish a goal.
Term
custody
Definition
Control over and responsibility for care.
In the keeping of the police; in jail.
Term
degrade
degrading
Definition
To bring shame or disgrace upon.
Causing shame or disgrace
Term
detain
Definition
To stop or hold; to keep from going on.
Term
extend
Definition
To reach out.
To offer.
To stretch or lie.
Term
integrate
integration
Definition
To unite into a whole; especially to end the separation of races.
The act of uniting or bringing together; especially people of different races.
Term
segregate
segregation
Definition
To keep separate or apart.
The act of keeping separate or apart.
Term
supreme
Definition
The highest in rank or position.
Of the greatest importance.
Term
triumph
triumphant
Definition
A noteworthy success.
The joy winning brings.
To win.
Joyful over a victory or success.
Term
vacate
Definition
To make empty, as by leaving.
Term
verdict
Definition
The decision reached at the end of a trial.
Term
violate
violation
Definition
To break, as a law or a promise.
To treat in an improper or disrespectful way.
A breaking of or failing to keep something like a law or promise.
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