"The Americans: Reconstruction to the 21st Century," Vocabulary from Chapter 8

This list focuses on life at the turn of the 20th century (Unit 2, Chapter 8).

Here are links to all the chapters in Unit 2, Bridge to the 20th Century: Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8

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  1. technology
    the practical application of science to commerce or industry
  2. architecture
    the discipline dealing with the design of fine buildings
  3. skyscraper
    a very tall building with many stories
  4. promenade
    a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
  5. literacy
    the ability to read and write
  6. aviation
    the art of operating aircraft
  7. internal
    located inward
  8. combustion
    a reaction of a substance with oxygen to give heat and light
  9. engine
    motor that converts energy into work or motion
  10. photograph
    record on film
  11. compulsory
    required by rule
  12. attendance
    the act of being present at a meeting or event
  13. curriculum
    an integrated course of academic studies
  14. rote
    memorization by repetition
  15. civics
    the study of the duties and rights of citizenship
  16. vocational
    of or relating to an occupation
  17. parochial
    relating to or supported by or located in a parish
  18. institute
    an association organized to promote art or science
  19. discrimination
    unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
  20. clause
    a separate section of a legal document
  21. entitled
    qualified for by right according to law
  22. eligible
    qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
  23. segregation
    a social system that provides different facilities for minority groups
  24. minstrel
    a performer in a variety show that makes use of blackface
  25. etiquette
    rules governing socially acceptable behavior
  26. peon
    a laborer who is obliged to do menial work
  27. spectator
    a close observer; someone who looks at something
  28. circulate
    cause to be distributed
  29. advertising
    the business of drawing attention to goods and services
  30. consumer
    a person who uses goods or services
  31. rural
    living in or characteristic of farming or country life
  32. delivery
    the act of bringing or distributing something
  33. leisure
    time available for ease and relaxation
  34. recreational
    of or relating to an activity that diverts or amuses
  35. prosperity
    a state of growth with rising profits and full employment
Created on Wed Nov 16 12:05:36 EST 2016 (updated Fri Nov 18 10:50:20 EST 2016)

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