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boycott

to take part in an organized group refusal to use a product or service as a means of protest; an organized group refusal

galvanize

to stir action or awareness; to stimulate or shock with an electric current; to put a coating of zinc or iron or steel as protection against rust

jovial

full of fun and good cheer; sociable

macadam

a paving material made of layers of small stones that are packed together with asphalt or tar; a road surface that has been paved with layers of small stones

maverick

a person who refuses to go along with the policies or views of their group; someone who is independent-minded; a nonconformist; an unbranded calf or colt; a horse or steer that has escaped from the herd

mentor

a person depended upon for wise advice and guidance; a trusted counselor

nemesis

someone or something that is a source of just punishment; an unbeatable rival; just punishment for wrongdoing

odyssey

a long, adventurous, wandering journey; an intellectual or spiritual quest

quixotic

full of impractical ideas; idealistic

tantalize

to tease or torment by presenting something desirable while it is out of reach