Historical Analysis Vocabulary

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, often providing information about time, manner, place, or degree

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• According to the latest research findings, the new drug has shown promising results in treating the disease.
• According to my mom, it's going to rain later so don't forget your umbrella.
• According to the rumor mill, they're dating now.
• According to his actions, he clearly has no intention of following through with his promises.

verb to confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)

• The witness was able to corroborate the suspect's alibi.
• I can corroborate that the party was a lot of fun.
• I'll corroborate your story if you cover for me later.
• The data from the study corroborates the theory proposed by the scientist.

adjective relating to or being a law that retroactively changes the legal consequences of actions that were committed, or relationships that existed, before the enactment of the law

adverb in a manner that applies retroactively

• The new law cannot be applied ex post facto to punish past actions.
• You can't get in trouble for something that wasn't against the rules ex post facto.
• They can't retroactively punish you for that, it's ex post facto.
• Trying to change the rules ex post facto is like moving the goalposts after the game has ended.

noun a small piece or fragment of something, especially food

• The archaeologist carefully examined the gobbet of bone found at the excavation site.
• I found a weird gobbet of chewing gum stuck under my desk.
• He threw a gobbet of mud at his friend during the playful fight.
• The professor presented a gobbet of information for the students to analyze during the lecture.

noun a detailed written study or essay on a single subject, usually within a limited scope

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• The professor published a monograph on the history of ancient civilizations.
• I found a really interesting monograph about climate change at the library.
• I'm not really into monographs, I prefer reading more casual stuff.
• Her thesis was like a monograph of her thoughts and experiences.

noun the quality of being objective; unbiased or impartial

adjective objective

• Maintaining objectivity is crucial in scientific research to ensure accurate results.
• It's important to stay objective when analyzing the situation.
• Don't let your biases get in the way, try to stay objective.
• Seeing things with objectivity is like viewing the world through a clear lens.

adverb used to express uncertainty or possibility

preposition used to indicate uncertainty or possibility

• Perhaps we should consider all possible options before making a decision.
• Maybe we can grab a bite to eat before the movie, perhaps?
• Let's hit up that new spot for lunch, perhaps?
• His words were like a puzzle, each piece fitting together to form a perhaps unsettling picture.

noun a part or portion of something

verb to assemble or construct by fitting parts together

adverb in a manner that involves assembling or constructing parts together

• The detectives were able to piece together the evidence to solve the case.
• I'm trying to piece together what happened last night, but my memory is a bit fuzzy.
• Let's piece together all the clues and figure out who stole the cookies.
• It took me a while to piece together the meaning of the poem, but I finally understood it.

noun the act of looking back on or reviewing past events or situations

• Through retrospection, we can gain valuable insights into our past decisions.
• Looking back on things, retrospection helps us see where we went wrong.
• In hindsight, retrospection is key to avoiding the same mistakes.
• Retrospection is like a mirror reflecting our past actions.

noun A person who is highly educated or has an aptitude for study and learning; a learned or erudite person.

• The scholar presented a groundbreaking theory at the academic conference.
• The scholar shared some interesting insights during the discussion.
• That scholar really knows their stuff.
• She is a scholar of life, always learning and growing.

adjective not open to attack or assault; impregnable; not subject to denial or dispute; indisputable; unquestionable

• The evidence presented in the court was unassailable.
• Her argument was unassailable, no one could dispute it.
• His skills on the basketball court are unassailable.
• The fortress was built on an unassailable cliff, making it impossible to attack.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'uncorroborated' describes something that lacks evidence or support

• The witness testimony was deemed uncorroborated and therefore not admissible as evidence.
• They couldn't prove it because the story was uncorroborated.
• That rumor is totally uncorroborated, don't believe everything you hear.
• Her claims of being a distant relative of royalty were uncorroborated, just a fantasy.

noun a Latin phrase meaning 'from the egg to the apples'; used to refer to a complete meal

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• The chef presented the meal ab ovo usque ad mala, starting with the appetizer and ending with dessert.
• We had a full-course dinner last night, ab ovo usque ad mala.
• We went all out with the feast, ab ovo usque ad mala.
• The project was meticulously planned ab ovo usque ad mala, ensuring every detail was taken care of from start to finish.

noun a far sight

• The scientist's invention was truly a far sight ahead of its time.
• That new smartphone is a far sight better than my old one.
• The new skate park is a far sight cooler than the old one.
• Her ability to forgive and forget is a far sight more mature than most.

noun a situation or event that occurs or is discovered after something has already happened

adjective relating to events that have already taken place

• The investigation revealed several after-the-fact discrepancies in the financial records.
• We only found out about the mistake after-the-fact.
• I hate when they try to cover things up after-the-fact.
• Trying to fix a broken relationship after-the-fact is often too late.