Lesson 2

Question 1

adj. Showing too much pride in oneself

Answer 1

Arrogant

Question 2

v. To join others in refusing to deal with a person or group.

n. The act of joining others in refusing to deal with a person or group.

Answer 2

Boycott

Question 3

n. 1. A series of actions intended to accomplish a goal.

2. A series of military actions in a particular area.

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

Answer 3

Campaign

Question 4

n. A formal event held in honor of a special occasion.

Answer 4

Ceremony

Question 5

n. 1. Control over and responsibility for care.

2. In the keeping of the police; in jail.

Answer 5

Custody

Question 6

v. To bring shame or disgrace upon.

Answer 6

Degrade

Question 7

v. To stop or hold; to keep from going on.

Answer 7

Detain

Question 8

v. 1. To reach out.

2. To offer.
3. To make longer.
4. To stretch or lie.

Answer 8

Extend

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Integrate

Question 10

v. To keep separate or apart.

Answer 10

Segregate

Question 11

adj. 1. The highest in rank or position.

2. Of the greatest importance.

Answer 11

Supreme

Question 12

n. 1. A noteworthy success.

2. The joy winning brings.

v. To win.

Answer 12

Triumph

Question 13

v. To make empty, as by leaving.

Answer 13

Vacate

Question 14

n. 1. The decision reached at the end of a trial.

2. A judgement or opinion.

Answer 14

Verdict

Question 15

v. 1. To break, as a law or a promise.

2. To treat in an improper or disrespectful way.

Answer 15

Violate