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boycott | To take part in an organized group refusal to use a product or service as a means of protest. (noun) An organized group refusal |
galvanize | A. To stir to action or awareness. B. To stimulate or shock with an electric current. C. To put a coating of zinc on iron or steel as protection against rust. |
jovial | Full of fun and good cheer; sociable. |
macadam | A. a paving material made of layers of small stones that are packed together with asphalt or tar. B. A road surface that has been paved with layers of small stones. |
maverick | A. A person who refuses to go along with the poilicies or views of his or her group; someone who is independent-minded; a nonconformist. B. An unbranded calf or colt. C. A horse or steer that has escaped from the herd. |
mentor | A person depended upon for wise advice and guidance; a trusted conselor. |
nemesis | A. Someone or something that is the source of just punishment. B. Just punishment for wrongdoing. C. An unbeatable rival. |
odyssey | A. a long, adventurous, wandering journey. B. An intellectual or spiritual quest |
quixotic | Full of impractical ideas; idealistic. |
tantalize | To tease or torment by presenting something desirable while it is out of reach. |