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History and archaeology – English vocabulary

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57 English words with meanings: age, ancient, archaeologist, artefact, century… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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  1. age /eɪdʒ/ (noun) — a period of life or history
    Example: At the age of ten, she started learning the piano.
    Synonyms: years, period, lifetime
  2. ancient /'eɪnʃənt/ (adjective) — from very old times
    Example: They discovered ancient ruins buried under the desert.
    Synonyms: old, antique, archaic
  3. archaeologist /,ɑ:ki'ɒlədʒɪst/ (noun) — a person who studies old human history
    Example: The archaeologist discovered ancient pottery buried under the sand.
    Synonyms: researcher, scientist
  4. artefact /'ɑ:tɪfækt/ (noun) — an old object made by people
    Example: The museum displayed ancient artefacts from Egypt.
    Synonyms: relic, antique, object
  5. century /'senʧəri/ (noun) — one hundred years
    Example: The city was founded in the 18th century.
    Synonyms: hundred years
  6. chronological /,krɒnə'lɒʤɪkəl/ (adjective) — in time order
    Example: The events are listed in chronological order.
    Synonyms: sequential, ordered, temporal
  7. chronologically /,krɒnə'lɒdʒɪkəli/ (adverb) — in time order
    Example: The events are listed chronologically from oldest to newest.
    Synonyms: in time order, sequentially, in sequence
  8. colonise /'kɒlənaɪz/ (verb) — take control and settle
    Example: European powers tried to colonise many parts of the world in the past.
    Synonyms: settle, occupy, conquer
  9. consecutive /kən'sɛkjʊtɪv/ (adjective) — one after another
    Example: He won three consecutive championships in a row.
    Synonyms: successive, continuous, uninterrupted
  10. decade /'dekʌd/ (noun) — ten years
    Example: The 1990s were a remarkable decade for technology.
    Synonyms: ten years
  11. era /'ɪərə/ (noun) — a long period of history
    Example: The invention of the internet marked a new era in communication.
    Synonyms: age, period, epoch
  12. evidence /'ɛvɪdəns/ (noun) — proof or signs that show something is true
    Example: The lawyer presented new evidence to support her client's case.
    Synonyms: proof, testimony, data
  13. excavation /,ɛkskə'veɪʃən/ (noun) — digging to find old objects
    Example: The excavation revealed the remains of an ancient temple.
    Synonyms: digging, unearthing
  14. exhibition /,eksɪ'bɪʃən/ (noun) — a public show of art or items
    Example: We visited an art exhibition at the city museum last weekend.
    Synonyms: show, display, presentation
  15. exposé /,ɛkspoʊ'zeɪ/ (noun) — a deep report that uncovers facts
    Example: The magazine published an exposé on corruption in the local government.
    Synonyms: investigative report, revelation, disclosure
  16. formerly /'fɔ:məli/ (adverb) — in the past
    Example: She formerly worked as a teacher before becoming a writer.
    Synonyms: previously, once, earlier
  17. gallery /'ɡæləri/ (noun) — a place to show art
    Example: The gallery features paintings by local artists.
    Synonyms: museum, exhibit, showroom
  18. generation /,ʤɛnə'reɪʃən/ (noun) — people born around the same time
    Example: Each generation faces its own unique challenges.
    Synonyms: age group, cohort
  19. historical /hɪ'stɒrɪkəl/ (adjective) — related to the past
    Example: The museum displayed many historical artifacts from the 18th century.
    Synonyms: archaeological, past, ancient
  20. imprison /ɪm'prɪzən/ (verb) — to put someone in prison
    Example: The judge decided to imprison the thief for five years.
    Synonyms: confine, jail, incarcerate
  21. imprisonment /ɪm'prɪzənmənt/ (noun) — being put in prison
    Example: He faced five years of imprisonment for his crimes.
    Synonyms: incarceration, confinement, detention
  22. inevitable /ɪn'evɪtəbl/ (adjective) — cannot be avoided
    Example: It was inevitable that the company would face competition.
    Synonyms: unavoidable, certain, inescapable
  23. inevitably /ɪ'nɛvɪtəbli/ (adv) — in a way that cannot be avoided
    Example: If you don’t study, you will inevitably fail the exam.
    Synonyms: unavoidably, certainly, inescapably
  24. inexorably /ɪn'ɛksərəbli/ (adv) — in a way that cannot be stopped
    Example: The ice caps are melting inexorably due to global warming.
    Synonyms: relentlessly, inevitably, unstoppably
  25. inherent /ɪn'herənt/ (adjective) — existing from the start
    Example: Kindness is an inherent part of her character.
    Synonyms: innate, intrinsic, natural
  26. investigate /ɪn'vestɪɡeɪt/ (verb) — look into carefully
    Example: The police will investigate the cause of the accident.
    Synonyms: examine, inspect, probe
  27. investigation /ɪn,vɛstɪ'ɡeɪʃən/ (noun) — a search for the truth
    Example: The police launched an investigation into the missing files.
    Synonyms: inquiry, examination, probe
  28. investigative /ɪn'vestɪɡətɪv/ (adj) — related to careful searching for facts
    Example: The journalist wrote an investigative article about political corruption.
    Synonyms: inquisitive, analytical, probing
  29. irreversible /,ɪrɪ'vɜ:səbl/ (adj) — cannot be changed back
    Example: The damage to the environment may be irreversible if we don't act soon.
    Synonyms: irreparable, unchangeable, permanent
  30. judge /dʒʌdʒ/ (noun) — a person who decides cases in court
    Example: The judge listened carefully to both sides before making a decision.
    Synonyms: magistrate, justice

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