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Vocabulary Lesson 2

Words from Names

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boycott (verb)to take part in an organized group refusal to use a product or service as a means of protest
galvanize (verb)to stir to action or awareness; to stimulate or shock with an electric current; to put a coating of zinc on iron or steel as a protection against rust
jovial (adjective)full of fun and good cheer; sociable
macadam (noun)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 (noun)a person who refuses to go along with the policies or views of his or her group; someone who is independent-minded; an unbranded calf or colt; a horse or steer that has escaped from the herd
mentor (noun)a person depended upon for wise advice and guidance; a trusted counselor
nemesis (noun)someone or something that is the source of just punishment; just punishment for wrongdoing; an unbeatable rival
odyssey (noun)a long, adventurous, wandering journey; an intellectual or spiritual quest
quixotic (adjective)full of impractical ideas; idealistic
tantalize (verb)to tease or torment by presenting something desirable while it is out of reach


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