Wordly Wise 3

Lesson 2

arrogant

Adjectiveshowing too much pride in

oneself

boycott

Verbto join others in refusing to deal

with a person or group

Nounthe act of boycotting

No way—I refuse to buy this!

campaign

Verbto take part in actions

planned to accomplish a particular goal.

Noun1. a series of actions intended to accomplish a goal.2. A series of military action in a particular area.

ceremony

nouna formal event held in honor of a

special occasion

custody

noun1. control over and responsibility

for care2. in the keeping of the police; in

jail

degrade

Verbto bring shame or disgrace

upon

detain

verbto stop or hold; to keep from

going on

extend

Verb1. to reach out

2. to offer3. to make longer

4. to stretch

integrate

Verbto unite into a whole; especially, to

end the separation of races

segregate

e

Verbto keep separate or apart

supreme

Adjective1.The highest rank or

position.2.Of greatest importance

Supreme Court

triumph

Noun• a noteworthy success• the joy winning brings

Verb• to win

vacate

Verbto make empty, as by leaving

verdict

Noun1. the decision reached at the end of a trial2. Judgment or opinion

violate

Verb1. to break , as a law or a promise2. To treat in an improper or disrespectful way