To separate people or to keep people apart, usually segregate To separate people or to keep people apart, usually because of race

To include everyone or allow everyone to join or participate integrate To include everyone or allow everyone to join or participate

safeguard Protect or guard

To resist or refuse to obey defy To resist or refuse to obey

Bad luck or an unlucky event misfortune Bad luck or an unlucky event

To deserve or be worthy of something, usually an honor merit To deserve or be worthy of something, usually an honor