Historical Events And Periods

adverb chiefly is an adverb that means mainly or mostly

• The study focused chiefly on the effects of climate change on coastal communities.
• She spends her time chiefly on gardening and reading.
• I'm into gaming chiefly, but I also watch a lot of movies.
• His love for her was chiefly like a flame that never burned out.

adjective Dour is an adjective that describes someone who is stern, gloomy, or severe in manner or appearance.

• The professor had a dour expression as he graded the final exams.
• She always has a dour look on her face when she's in a bad mood.
• Why are you so dour all the time? Lighten up a bit!
• The storm clouds gathered overhead, casting a dour shadow over the town.

noun a complete, ordered list of items

adjective related to the act of listing or counting items in order

• The enumeration of all the items in the inventory took several hours.
• I had to list out all the items in the inventory, it took forever!
• I had to jot down all the stuff in the inventory, it was a pain.
• The enumeration of her flaws made him realize she was not the right match for him.

noun the improper or bad management of a country or organization

verb to govern or manage poorly or improperly

• The country was in a state of misrule due to the corrupt government officials.
• The misrule of the town council has caused chaos in our community.
• The misrule by the boss is making everyone miserable at work.
• The misrule of his emotions led to a series of poor decisions.

noun a ruler or monarch who is reigning

adjective describing a person or thing that is reigning or ruling

• During her regnant period, the queen made many important decisions for the kingdom.
• The regnant ruler is known for her fair and just leadership.
• That regnant leader really knows how to get things done.
• The regnant influence of his ideas shaped the direction of the company.