History Terms

noun a large body of troops ready for battle, especially an infantry unit forming part of a brigade typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel.

• The battalion was ordered to advance towards the enemy's position.
• I heard the battalion is heading out on a mission tomorrow.
• The battalion is gearing up for some serious action.
• The battalion of protesters marched through the streets, demanding justice.

noun a genre of writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people

adjective describing something that is not fictional, but based on facts and reality

• Nonfiction books provide readers with factual information and real-life stories.
• I prefer reading nonfiction because it's based on true events.
• Nonfiction books are the real deal, none of that made-up stuff.
• In a world full of fiction, nonfiction stands out as a beacon of truth.

noun A word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, typically answering the questions of when, where, how, or to what extent.

• Yesterday, the board of directors met to discuss the company's financial performance.
• I went shopping with my friends yesterday.
• I binged on Netflix all day yesterday.
• Yesterday's mistakes are today's lessons.

noun an intense dislike or fear of Russia or Russian people

• The rise of Russophobia in Western politics is a concerning trend.
• Some people have a strong dislike for Russia, it's like a Russophobia.
• I don't get why there's so much Russophobia going around these days.
• Her Russophobia was so intense, she couldn't even stand the sight of anything related to Russia.