Historical Terms And Concepts

verb to cause great trouble or distress to

• The complex issue continues to bedevil researchers in the field.
• I can't believe how much this problem continues to bedevil us.
• This glitch is really starting to bedevil me.
• The ghosts of the past continue to bedevil her thoughts.

noun a usual or ordinary thing

adjective not unusual; ordinary

• In academic circles, the concept of cultural relativism is a commonplace idea.
• Using smartphones to communicate has become a commonplace practice in today's society.
• Dude, wearing ripped jeans is so commonplace these days.
• Her talent for playing the piano was so extraordinary that it elevated her above the commonplace musicians in her age group.

noun The term 'fourth estate' refers to the press or news media, especially print journalism, as a collective institution with significant influence and power in society.

• The fourth estate plays a crucial role in holding the government accountable through investigative journalism.
• Did you know that journalists are often referred to as the fourth estate?
• The fourth estate is like the watchdogs of society, always keeping an eye on those in power.
• In the realm of politics, the fourth estate is often seen as a powerful check on government actions.

noun the quality of being pedantic

• His constant pedantry regarding grammar rules made it difficult to have a conversation with him.
• I can't stand his pedantry when it comes to correcting people's pronunciation.
• Stop being such a pedant with all your grammar pedantry!
• Her attention to detail bordered on pedantry, but it always resulted in flawless work.