Georgia Vocabulary Lists

Vocabulary – Georgia Colony Founded Colonists Noun Somebody living in a new colony, An immigrant to a new colony, or one of the founders of it Bluff Noun a high steep bank, cliff, or headland, especially one with a broad face Trustees Noun A board with members that make decisions and govern a newly founded […]

Vocabulary – Burt Reynolds Draw Verb to pull something, or lead or pull somebody, in a particular direction, especially toward or away from something Box Office Noun the place where tickets are bought for entertainments such as movies, plays, or concerts, ticket sales for a theatrical or cinematic entertainment, or the income from these sales […]

Vocabulary – William Few Patriot Noun a proud supporter or defender of his or her country and its way of life Legislature Noun an official body, usually chosen by election, with the power to make, change, and repeal laws Constitutional Convention Noun A meeting to discuss the creation of a constitution Continental Congress Noun the […]

Vocabulary – Massive Resistance Opposition Noun Hostile attitude or action, a disapproving attitude toward something and a wish to prevent it Desegregation Verb To put an end to a customary or enforced separation by groups Resistance Noun Opposition to somebody or something, refusal to give in Defiant Adjective Aggressively challenging. Unwilling to change or be […]

Vocabulary – Alice Walker Traumatic Adjective extremely distressing, frightening, or shocking, and sometimes having long-term psychological effects Crippled Noun To crush, impair, or break something Self-confidence Noun Belief in yourself and your own abilities Valedictorian Noun a student in a graduating class who is highest in academic ranking and is usually required to give a […]

Vocabulary – Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Confederate Noun Supporter or soldier of Confederate States of America during the Civil War Defensive Campaign Noun A series of military operations with the goal of defending territory against an attacking enemy Flank Noun the left or right side of a military formation Frontal Assault Noun Attacking the front […]

Vocabulary – Wally Butts Synonymous Adjective meaning the same, or almost the same, as another word in the same language, or being an alternative name for somebody or something Innovation Noun a new invention or way of doing something Stellar Adjective Exceptionally good Scandal Noun A situation or event that causes public outrage Reputation Noun […]

Vocabulary – Poll Tax Abolished Bulwark Noun A defensive wall Jim Crow Noun the practice of discriminating against black people, especially by operating systems of public segregation Roadblocks Noun Obstacle, something that gets in the way of accomplishing a goal Authorized Verb To allow, to give permission or power to do something or be somewhere […]

Vocabulary – Ossie Davis Activist Noun A person who seeks action in making a political or social change Broadway Noun a long avenue in Manhattan, New York City, part of which is the main thoroughfare of the city’s theater district Debut Noun the first public appearance or presentation of a performer, program, or performance Cast […]

Vocabulary – Ralph McGill Moderation Noun The state or act of not being extreme or radical, taking a middle-of –the road position Divisive Adjective Causing disagreement or hostility within a group that is likely to split or divide Editor Noun the overall supervisor of content for a book, newspaper, or magazine Die-Hard Adjective Extreme, willing […]