Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6 Lesson 2 Vocabulary

Vocabulary terms and definitions from Wordly Wise 3000, Book 6, Lesson 2.

Arrogant

Showing too much pride in oneself.

Arrogance

A feeling of too much pride in oneself.

Boycott (verb)

To join others in refusing to support an organization.

Boycott (noun)

The act of boycotting.

Campaign (noun)

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

Campaign (verb)

To take part in actions planned to accomplish a particular goal.

Ceremony

A formal event held in honor of a special occasion.

Custody

1. Control over and responsibility for care. 2. In the keeping of the police; in jail.

Degrade

To bring shame or disgrace upon.

Degrading

Causing shame or disgrace.

Detain

To stop or hold; to keep from going on.

Extend

1. To reach out. 2. To offer. 3. To make longer. 4. To stretch or spread outward from a certain point.

Integrate

To unite into a whole; especially to end the separation of people of different races.

Integration

The act of uniting or bringing together, especially people of different races.

Segregate

To keep separate or apart.

Segregation

The act of keeping separate or apart.

Supreme

1. The highest in rank or position. 2. Of the greatest importance.

Triumph (noun)

1. A noteworthy success. 2. The joy that winning brings.

Triumph (verb)

To win.

Triumphant

Joyful over a victory or success.

Vacate

To make empty, as by leaving.

Verdict

1. The decision reached at the end of a trial. 2. A judgment or opinion.

Violate

1. To break, as a law or a promise. 2. To treat in an improper or disrespectful way.

Violation

A breaking of or failing to keep something like a law or a promise.