| A | B |
|---|
| abolitionist | put an end to |
| secede | to withdraw formally from a group or organization |
| emancipation | to set free |
| Confederate | southern supporter of the Confederacy |
| Union | the states that didn't join the Confederacy during the Civil War |
| pomp | splendid or showy display |
| tribute | something done or given to show respect or to worship |
| stadium | an enclosed roofless area used for sporting and other events |
| strenuous | requiring great effort |
| competitive | driven by the desire to succeed or win |
| contestant | a person who takes part in a contest |
| supreme | highest; most important |
| javelin | a spear thrown in sporting contests |
| proclaim | to declare publicly |
| attendence | the number of people who come to an event |
| inauguration | to induct into office with a formal ceremony |
