Desegregation in Atlanta

Vocabulary – Desegregation in Atlanta

Fiercely
Adjective
furiously eager or intense
Resisted
Verb
To refuse to give in to something, to oppose and stand firm against somebody or something
Desegregating
Verb
To eliminate racial segregation
Contested
Verb
To challenge or question something
Terrain
Noun
Ground or a piece of land seen in terms of its surface features or general physical character, especially for crossing it or using it for military purposes
Recreational
Verb
Of or pertaining to a resource allowing relaxation and enjoyment; a pastime or agreeable exercise.
Custom
Noun
something that people always do or always do in a particular way by tradition
Facilities
Noun
something designed or created to provide a service or fulfill a need
Hastily
Adjective
Done in a hurry