THROUGH THE AGES Time, history: ADJECTIVES

ADJECTIVES

Ancient /ˈeɪnʃənt/

Ex: If we consider only the ancient stones themselves, the work spanned seventy generations – some 1,600 years.

Chronological /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

Ex: You should organize the dates into chronological order from the oldest to the most recent.

Consecutive /kənˈsekjətɪv/

Ex: After six consecutive defeats, the team was almost ready to give up.

Historical /hɪˈstɒrɪkl/

Ex: For example, we have found historical evidence that the Chinese used acupuncture to treat the pain associated with tooth decay.

Imminent /ˈɪmɪnənt/

Ex: The newspaper warned that a stock market crash was imminent.

Middle-aged /ˈmɪdl eɪdʒ/

Ex: Most companies are run by middle-aged men.

Nostalgic / nɒˈstældʒɪk/

Ex: I think I am a very nostalgic person.

Prehistory /ˌpriːˈhɪstri/

Ex: However, the first construction at this site began in prehistoric times.

Prior (to) /ˈpraɪər/

Ex: Prior to the introduction of the steam engine, most people in the UK worked from home.

Punctual /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/

Ex: I am very punctual.

Time-consuming /taɪm kənˈsjuːmɪŋ/

Ex: I find writing notes by hand very time-consuming.