Georgia Vocabulary Lists

Vocabulary – Montgomery Meigs Engineered Verb Created, planned, built Aqueduct Noun a pipe or channel for moving water to a lower level, often across a great distance Quartermaster Noun an army officer responsible for providing soldiers with food, clothing, equipment, and living quarters Daunting Adjective likely to discourage, intimidate, or frighten somebody Confiscated Verb to […]

Vocabulary – Murder in Savannah Inspires Bestselling Book Published Verb to make the work of an author available in printed or other form Dealer Noun a person or company whose business is buying and selling Extraordinaire Adjective Outstanding or remarkable Tourist industry Noun The business of providing tours and services for tourists including restaurants, hotels, […]

Vocabulary – Jefferson Davis in Atlanta Confederate Noun a supporter or soldier of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War Cornerstone Noun The first stone laid of a new building or structure Dedicate Verb to set something aside for a particular purpose Enthusiasm Noun Exciting interest, passionate interest in or eagerness to do […]

Vocabulary – William McIntosh Warrior Noun Somebody experienced in warfare, someone who fights in war Fluent Adjective Able to easily speak a language Prominent Adjective Well-known, distinguished. An important person Loyalty Noun A feeling of duty, connection or devotion to somebody or something Alienated Adjective Cut-off, isolated, excluded, left out of a society or culture […]

Vocabulary – Dobbins Air Force Base Dedicated Economic Adjective relating to economics, or the economy or business activities of a country. Financial, related to money Impact Noun The powerful or dramatic effect that something or somebody has Assembled Verb to fit the parts of something together to make a finished whole Fortress Noun Military installation. […]

Vocabulary – Young Harris College Namesake Noun somebody or something with the same name as somebody or something else Insurance Noun Financial protection against loss or harm Devout Adjective Very religious, deeply devoted Financial Adjective Connected with money Generously Adjective willing to give money, help, or time freely Flourish Verb To do well and grow […]

Vocabulary – Coretta Scott King Lie in State Verb a term used to describe the tradition in which a coffin is placed on view to allow the public at large to pay their respects to the deceased. Rotunda Noun the central rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.. Located below the Capitol dome […]

Vocabulary – George Troup Showdown Noun A confrontation to settle a conflict Federal Government Noun The central government of the United States which includes three branches (executive, judicial, legislative). Negotiated Verb to attempt to come to an agreement on something through discussion and compromise Authorized Verb To give permission of power to do something Voided […]

Vocabulary – Spanish-American War in Georgia Rebellion Noun an organized attempt to overthrow a government or other authority by the use of violence Clamored Verb Demand something noisily or persistently Prominent Adjective distinguished, eminent, or well-known, noticeable Confederate Noun a supporter or soldier of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War

Vocabulary – Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Noun A person inducted into (given a place) in a position or honor Entity Noun something that exists Lacked Verb not have something that is needed Nominated Verb to suggest somebody for appointment or election to a position or for an honor or award Bestow Verb To […]