Sports Teams

5 words in this vocabulary list

affiliated blues redskin ATL affiliations

affiliated

verb to officially join or become a member of a group or organization

adjective closely associated with or connected to an organization

  • The university is affiliated with several research institutions.
  • She's affiliated with the local charity organization.
  • I heard he's affiliated with that new startup company.
  • The artist's work is affiliated with the surrealism movement.

blues

noun a color intermediate between green and violet, as of the sky or sea on a sunny day

  • The blues is a genre of music that originated in African American communities.
  • I love listening to the blues on a rainy day.
  • When I'm feeling down, I always turn to the blues for comfort.
  • She was singing the blues after her breakup.

redskin

noun a term historically used to refer to Native Americans, considered derogatory and offensive by many

adjective relating to or characteristic of Native Americans or their culture

  • The term 'redskin' is considered a derogatory and offensive term for Native Americans.
  • I heard some people still use the word 'redskin' to refer to Native Americans.
  • I can't believe he actually used the word 'redskin' in conversation.
  • The team's mascot was a redskin, representing strength and bravery.

ATL

noun ATL is an abbreviation for Atlanta, a city in the state of Georgia.

adjective ATL can also be used as an adjective to describe something related to Atlanta.

  • The Atlanta airport, also known as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, is commonly referred to as ATL.
  • Let's catch a flight out of ATL for our vacation.
  • I love flying in and out of ATL - it's so convenient.
  • ATL is like a gateway to the rest of the world, connecting people from all over.

affiliations

noun a connection or relationship with a group or organization

  • Her professional affiliations include membership in several prestigious organizations.
  • I'm part of a few different groups and affiliations within the industry.
  • I'm tight with my crew and affiliations in the neighborhood.
  • His affiliations with certain political parties have influenced his decisions.