Historical Events Vocabulary

adverb referring to a time following an event or situation

• The meeting went smoothly, and afterwards, we discussed the next steps.
• We had a great time at the party, and afterwards, we went out for some late-night snacks.
• We aced the exam, and afterwards, we hit up the mall for some shopping.
• She poured her heart out to him, and afterwards, she felt like a weight had been lifted off her shoulders.

adjective more than enough; abundant

adverb adequately or sufficiently

• The research paper amply demonstrates the correlation between diet and health outcomes.
• She amply thanked everyone for their support during her speech.
• He amply crushed the competition in the video game tournament.
• Her love for him overflowed amply, like a river bursting its banks.

adjective relating to or denoting a violent natural event

• The cataclysmic event caused widespread destruction and loss of life.
• The cataclysmic storm left the town in ruins.
• That party was cataclysmic, everyone had a great time!
• The cataclysmic breakup felt like the end of the world.

noun Cruelty is a noun that refers to the quality or state of being cruel; the disposition to inflict suffering or harm on others.

• The documentary shed light on the widespread cruelty towards animals in factory farms.
• I can't stand people who show cruelty towards others, it's just wrong.
• That guy is a real jerk, always dishing out cruelty to those around him.
• The cruelty of time never stops, constantly reminding us of our mortality.

verb to cause severe damage to something, rendering it unusable or unrepairable

• The hurricane destroyed many homes in the coastal town.
• The fire totally destroyed the old barn.
• That party last night destroyed me, I'm so tired.
• The gossip destroyed her reputation in the small town.

noun a complicated or confused situation; entanglement

• The company's legal embroilment with its former partner caused a delay in the project.
• I don't want to get involved in their embroilment, it's too messy.
• The embroilment between those two is like watching a soap opera.
• Her mind was a constant embroilment of conflicting thoughts and emotions.

noun a severe shortage of food, as through crop failure or overpopulation

• The country experienced a severe famine due to the prolonged drought.
• There's a famine in the region because the crops didn't grow well this year.
• The famine situation is really bad, we need to do something to help.
• In the midst of emotional turmoil, he felt a famine of love and support.

adjective causing repulsion or horror; grisly

• The crime scene was filled with gruesome evidence of the violent act.
• I can't watch that gruesome horror movie, it's too scary for me.
• The details of the accident were so gruesome, I couldn't believe my eyes.
• The aftermath of the battle was a gruesome sight, with bodies scattered everywhere.

verb to experience or survive a difficult or challenging situation

preposition used to indicate the experience of going through a particular event or time period

• Many people have had to live through difficult times during the pandemic.
• I can't believe we had to live through that boring presentation.
• I never want to live through that party again, it was so lame.
• She had to live through her worst fears coming true.

noun the indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of people

verb to kill a large number of people in a violent and cruel manner

• The massacre of innocent civilians is a tragic event that should never happen.
• I can't believe they're making a movie about that massacre.
• That massacre was totally messed up.
• The team suffered a massacre on the field during the championship game.

noun an event or circumstance that is unfortunate or unlucky

• The family experienced a great misfortune when their house caught on fire.
• It was a real misfortune that I missed the bus this morning.
• It's a total bummer that I lost my phone, what a misfortune.
• She felt like misfortune was following her wherever she went.

adjective significant or important, especially in terms of historical or personal events

• The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion for both countries.
• Graduating from college was a momentous achievement for her.
• Winning the championship was a momentous win for the team.
• The discovery of a new species was a momentous leap in scientific progress.

adjective disobedient or rebellious against authority

• The mutinous behavior of the soldiers was quickly quelled by their commanding officer.
• The mutinous crew members refused to follow the captain's orders.
• The mutinous group of friends decided to rebel against their parents' curfew.
• The mutinous thoughts in her mind were like a rebellious storm brewing.

noun the action of overthrowing a ruler or government

verb to remove forcibly from power

• The rebels plotted to overthrow the government.
• They're planning to overthrow the boss.
• Let's overthrow this party and go somewhere else.
• Sometimes, we must overthrow our own limiting beliefs to achieve success.

noun an ocean bordered by the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica

adjective relating to or characteristic of the Pacific Ocean

• The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of Earth's oceanic divisions.
• I love taking vacations to the Pacific coast for some relaxation.
• Let's hit up the Pacific for some rad surfing this weekend.
• She had a pacific demeanor, always calm and collected in any situation.

verb Plaguing is a verb that describes the action of causing trouble, distress, or worry to someone or something.

• The ongoing issue of corruption is plaguing the government.
• The constant rain has been plaguing our outdoor plans.
• The annoying flu has been plaguing me all week.
• Self-doubt has been plaguing her mind lately.

verb to build or form (something) again after it has been damaged or destroyed

• The archaeologists were able to reconstruct the ancient city based on the ruins they found.
• I'm trying to reconstruct what happened last night after I left the party.
• I need to reconstruct my outfit for the concert tonight.
• After the accident, she had to reconstruct her life from scratch.

noun a second or further telling or detailed account of something that has already been recounted

verb tell someone about something; give an account of an event or experience

• The witness was asked to recount the events leading up to the accident.
• She recounted the whole story to me over coffee.
• I can't believe he recounted the whole thing to the boss!
• As the old man sat by the fireplace, he began to recount the tales of his youth.

verb to act out or perform again, especially in a historical context

• The historical society plans to reenact the Battle of Gettysburg next weekend.
• Let's reenact that scene from our favorite movie for fun.
• We should totally reenact that TikTok dance together.
• She tried to reenact her success from last year, but it just wasn't the same.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

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

article a word that is used to limit a noun, either definite (the) or indefinite (a, an)

• Before we begin the exam, I will give you a few minutes to refresh your memory on the material covered in the previous lectures.
• Just to refresh your memory, we are meeting at the new cafe downtown for lunch today.
• Hey, can you refresh my memory on where we parked the car last night?
• Reading that book again really helped refresh my memory on the author's writing style.

noun a frenzied or uncontrolled outburst of activity or behavior

verb to behave in a frenzied or uncontrollable manner

• The protest turned violent as some individuals began to run amok, causing damage to property.
• When the kids found out there was no school, they ran amok in the neighborhood.
• After the team won the championship, they ran amok in celebration.
• Her emotions were running amok as she struggled to make sense of the situation.

noun a sudden frenzied rush of panic-stricken animals or people

verb to cause a stampede

• The stampede of wild animals was a sight to behold in the African savanna.
• The crowd started to stampede towards the stage as soon as the concert began.
• When the doors opened for the Black Friday sale, people were ready to stampede for the best deals.
• The news of the new iPhone release caused a stampede of eager customers at the Apple store.

noun news or information

• I bring you tidings of great joy and prosperity.
• I have some good tidings to share with you.
• Got some awesome tidings for ya!
• The tidings of her success spread like wildfire.

noun a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty

• The country is currently in a state of political turmoil.
• There's been a lot of turmoil in the office lately.
• Things are really in turmoil right now.
• Emotions were in turmoil as she struggled to make a decision.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. 'Century' is a noun because it refers to a period of one hundred years.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'twentieth' is an adjective that describes the century as being the twentieth in order.

• The invention of the internet revolutionized communication in the twentieth century.
• People in the twentieth century were amazed by the first television broadcasts.
• Back in the day, the twentieth century was lit with all the new technology.
• The twentieth century was a turning point in human history, marking significant advancements in various fields.

noun the action or fact of joining or being joined

• The labor union negotiated for better working conditions on behalf of the employees.
• I heard the union is organizing a protest next week.
• The union is really sticking it to the boss this time.
• The union of flavors in this dish creates a perfect balance.

adverb used to introduce a question about time

conjunction used to introduce a clause indicating a point in time

• When the meeting starts, please make sure to have all your documents ready.
• When we get to the party, let's grab some drinks first.
• When he finally shows up, we can start the game.
• When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

noun a person who travels to sites associated with death, disaster, or tragedy for leisure or educational purposes

• The dark tourist visited historical sites associated with tragedy and death.
• The dark tourist enjoys exploring places with a morbid history.
• That guy is such a dark tourist, always seeking out creepy locations.
• She was a dark tourist of the soul, drawn to the shadowy corners of human experience.

noun a performance or representation of an event, often historical, that is reenacted

• The historical society organized a re-enactment of the Battle of Gettysburg.
• We're planning to do a re-enactment of our favorite movie scene for fun.
• Let's do a re-enactment of that epic fail moment from last night!
• Her dramatic re-enactment of the argument left everyone speechless.

adverb referring to a time following an event or action

• The meeting concluded promptly, and afterward, everyone dispersed to their respective offices.
• We grabbed a quick bite to eat, and afterward, we went to see a movie.
• We partied until the early hours of the morning, and afterward, we crashed at my place.
• She poured her heart out to him, and afterward, she felt a weight lifted off her shoulders.