Georgia Vocabulary Lists

Celestine Sibley

Vocabulary – Celestine Sibley Byline Noun the name of the author of an article in a newspaper or magazine, printed at the head of the article Editor Noun the overall supervisor of content for a book, newspaper, or magazine Mentor Noun somebody, usually older and more experienced, who advises and guides a younger, less experienced […]

Lucy May Stanton

Vocabulary – Lucy May Stanton Distinguished Adjective well known and respected for an achievement, skill, knowledge, or talent Formal Adjective Developed or acquired by study in a recognized school, college or other educational institution Exhibition Noun a public display, usually for a limited period, of a collection of works of art or objects of special […]

Bobby Cox

Vocabulary – Bobby Cox Dubious Adjective Uncertain or unsure Distinction Noun a feature or quality that characterizes or singles out somebody or something Managers Noun the general manager (GM) of a team typically controls player transactions and bears the primary responsibility on behalf of the ballclub during contract discussions with players. Remarkable Adjective worth noticing […]

Hamilton Jordan

Vocabulary – Hamilton Jordan Literally Adverb Used to show that a statement is actually true and not exaggerated Interning Verb to work as a trainee gaining practical experience, Strategist Noun Somebody who develops and executes strategy Domestic Advisor Noun The lead advisor on issues within the United States. In contrast a foreign policy advisor would […]

Steve Bartkowski

Vocabulary – Steve Bartkowski Draft Noun a system of distributing the rights to unsigned players among professional sports teams Impact Noun The powerful or dramatic effect that somebody or something has Rookie Verb a player, especially a professional athlete, who is in the first year of participation in a sport Franchise Noun a professional sports […]

Pernell Roberts

Vocabulary – Pernell Roberts Roles Noun an individual part in a play, movie, opera, or other performance Chief of Medicine Noun A doctor who has a leadership role over a hospital or other medical institution Stint Noun A fixed period of time spent on a task or job Debut Verb First time seen by the […]

Slavery in Colonial Georgia

Vocabulary – Slavery in Colonial Georgia Banning Verb To forbid something – to make it illegal to do, use, see or read something Prospering Verb Succeeding financially Buffer Noun A protection against harm Fate Noun Outcome, consequence or final result Disparities Noun Lack of equality between people or things Vastly Adjective By a great amount […]

Button Gwinnett-Lachlan McIntosh Duel

Vocabulary – Button Gwinnett-Lachlan McIntosh Duel Commander Noun An officer commanding a military unit Opponents Noun People who disagree with a person or idea and actively try to stop the person or idea they are against Continental Congress Noun the congress of delegates from the American colonies held before, during, and after the American Revolution. […]

Carl Sanders Born

Vocabulary – Carl Sanders Born Politics Noun Activities associated with government Unconstitutional Adjective not allowed by or against the principles set down in a constitution Rural Adjective Outside the city, living in the country, often relating to agriculture and farming Dominate Verb To have control, influence, and power over somebody or something Urban Adjective Relating […]

Battle of Resaca

Vocabulary – Battle of Resaca Campaign Noun a series of military or terrorist operations taking place in one area over a period, intended to achieve a specific objective Defeat Noun The fact of losing Defensive Noun On the side expecting an attack not carrying one out Diversionary Adverb a mock attack aimed at drawing enemy […]