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arrogant
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Showing too much pride in oneself
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Declaring that you are sure to win is another example of your arrogance.
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boycott
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To join others in refusing to deal with a person or group
The act of boycotting |
The fans called off their boycott when the teams agreed to lower the ticket price.
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campaign
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A series of actions intended to accomplish a goal
A series of military actions in a particular area To take part in actions planned to accomplish a particular goal |
Picking up litter was the first step in the campaign to clean up the town center.
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ceremony
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A formal event held in honor of a special occasion
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The bride and groom exchanged rings during the wedding ceremony.
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degrade
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To bring shame or disgrace upon
Causing shame or disgrace |
By lying to cover up his cheating, Sam degraded himself even more.
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detain
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To stop or hold; to keep from going on
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The customs officers detained us while they searched our bags.
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extend
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To reach out
To make longer To stretch or lie |
I wish to extend my apologies for behaving badly.
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integrate
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To unite into a whole; especially to end the separation of races
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Public schools in Boston became integrated in the 1970's.
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segregate
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To keep separate or apart
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One of the goals of the Civil Rights Movement was to end racial segregation.
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supreme
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The highest rank or position
Of the greatest importance |
King Henry VIII was the supreme ruler of 12th century England.
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triumph
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A noteworthy success
The joy winning brings To win |
The dancer who was invited to audition shot a look of triumph at those who were not so lucky.
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vacate
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To make empty, as by leaving
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We will vacate the house at the end of June to make room for the new tenants.
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verdict
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The decision reached at the end of a trial
A judgement or opinion |
The verdict on the new computer is that it does twice the work in half the time.
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violate
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To break, as a law or a promise
To treat in an improper or disrespectful way |
Working for another research company violates the agreement she made with her previous employer.
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custody
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Control over and responsibility for care
In keeping of the police; in jail |
The new officer took the thief into custody.
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