Georgia Vocabulary Lists

Vocabulary – Lucius D. Clay Architect Noun somebody who creates or invents something Logistical Adjective involving the planning and management of how things are moved, especially military forces or industrial goods Feats Noun a remarkable act or achievement involving courage, skill, or strength Humane Adjective showing the better aspects of the human character, especially kindness […]

Vocabulary – Henrietta Dozier Architecture Noun the art and science of designing and constructing buildings Beaux-Arts Classicism Noun A style of architecture taught and produced out of the French Royale Academy of Architecture. More traditional and based on centuries of architecture in Europe. Lobbied Verb to attempt to persuade a political representative or influential person […]

Vocabulary – Mirabeau Lamar Native Adjective Born or coming from a place Colorful Adjective interesting or exciting and sometimes amusing Mildly Adjective Not as strong as you could say something. Watered down Independence Noun the date or point in time when a state achieves its political independence Ambassador Noun a diplomatic official of the highest […]

Vocabulary – Alfred Colquitt Imposing Adjective Impressive, large and dignified Ivy League Noun a group of prestigious and respected universities in the northeastern United States consisting of Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Princeton, the University of Pennsylvania, and Yale Confederate Noun a supporter or soldier of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War […]

Vocabulary – Azaleas and Callaway Gardens Wildflower Noun A flowering plant growing in a natural uncultivated state. Grows naturally without being planted by humans. Descended Verb to be connected to a similar ancestor. To come from a common ancestor Inspired Adjective Motivated by something Barren Adjective Having no trees or other growing plants Hybrid Noun […]

Vocabulary – Cheryl Haworth Power-cleaned Verb a weight training exercise not used in competition, refers to any variant of the clean in which the lifter does not catch the bar in a full squat position Qualified Verb to become legally eligible for a position or privilege, or make somebody legally eligible Inevitable Adjective Impossible to […]

Vocabulary – World War I in Georgia Era Noun A period of time that has its own title because of significant developments, features, events or personalities from that period. Military Adjective Relating to matters of war or armed forces Loom Large Verb to be of great importance, to hover over Military Installations Noun a military […]

Vocabulary – Columbus Captured in the Civil War Manufacturing Verb to make something into a finished product using raw materials, especially on a large industrial scale Surrender Verb to tell an opponent that he or she has won so that fighting can stop Secession Noun the withdrawal from the Union of 11 Southern States in […]

Vocabulary – Atlanta Fulton County Stadium Brainchild Noun an original plan or idea attributed to a person or group Campaign Noun a series of events, e.g. rallies and speeches, that are intended to persuade voters to vote for a specific politician or party Major League Noun either of the two main professional baseball leagues Lured […]

Vocabulary – Greg Maddux Opposing Verb Competition, someone trying to defeat you Unhittable Adjective A pitcher so good that the players cannot make a hit when he is pitching Drafted Verb Put on a team through a the recruiting system designed to place unassigned players on teams Adjusted Verb o make slight changes in something […]