Basic Academic IELTS Words for "History"

the past

noun

p

a

æ

s

t

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the time that has passed

past past times yesteryear before

future

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I learned a lot from the mistakes I made in the past.

In the past, people traveled by horse-drawn carriages.

era

noun

e

ɛ

r

a

ə

a period of history marked by particular features or events

past past times yesteryear before

age

noun

a

eɪ

g

ʤ

e

a period of history identified with a particular event

past past times yesteryear before

period

noun

p

e

ɪ

r

io

iə

d

a duration of time

past past times yesteryear before

century

noun

c

s

e

ɛ

n

t

ʧ

u

ə

r

y

i

a period of one hundred years

past past times yesteryear before

millennium

noun

m

i

ə

ll

l

e

ɛ

nn

n

iu

iə

m

a period of one thousand years, usually calculated from the year of the birth of Jesus Christ

past past times yesteryear before

decade

noun

d

e

ɛ

c

k

a

eɪ

d

e

ten years of time

past past times yesteryear before

event

noun

e

i

v

e

ɛ

n

t

anything that takes place, particularly something important

past past times yesteryear before

knight

noun

k

n

i

aɪ

gh

t

(in the Middle Ages) a man of high social rank, wearing armor and riding a horse, who is loyal to his king

past past times yesteryear before

myth

noun

m

y

ɪ

th

θ

a story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal

past past times yesteryear before

What is a "myth"?

A myth is a traditional story or belief that explains natural phenomena, customs, or the origins of a culture. Myths often involve gods, supernatural beings, or heroic figures and serve to convey values, moral lessons, or explanations for the unknown. They are passed down through generations and play a significant role in shaping the beliefs and traditions of a society. Myths provide insights into how different cultures understand and interpret the world around them.

artifact

noun

a

ɑ

r

t

i

ə

f

a

æ

c

k

t

a man-made object, tool, weapon, etc. that was created in the past and holds historical or cultural significance

past past times yesteryear before

natural object

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