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president of South Africa in 1994. He transformed South Africa into a
non-segregated prosperous nation and retired from politics in 1999. He

taught humanity to people. He encouraged people to never give up. For
his incredible contribution he was awarded with a number of titles and

prizes. He was awarded the most reputed Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. He
died on December 5, 2013 at the age of 95. The whole world mourned

his death. Today he stands as a peace, struggle and leadership icon for
millions of people worldwide.

Glossary

imposing : Having a look that seems important or gains admiration
enroll : admit, join
segregation : Keeping a group apart from the other to treat differently,
division
exploit : to use someone or something unfairly for one’s own
advantage
launch : start, introduce something new
defiance : disobedience
adamant : rigid, strict, unable to persuade
incredible : extremely good
treason : the crime of acting against the government or country

2.1. Arrange the following set of words in the correct alphabetical

order.

a. enrolled educated exploit environment

b. parents primary protest privilege
c. support suspended segregation stands

d. introduce important imposing incredible
e. campaigned charged came complete

f. realized refused reputed released

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