Vocab Things Fall Apart

Improvident

Careless about planning for the future.

Impending

About to happen soon.

Prowess

Great skill or bravery.

Imperious

Bossy and overconfident.

Emissary

A person sent on a mission.

Capricious

Unpredictable or moody.

Contemptible

Deserving disrespect.

Dregs

The leftover or worthless parts.

Malicious

Wanting to cause harm.

Brusque

Short and harsh in speech.

Benevolent

Kind and helpful.

Deft

Skilled and quick.

Arduous

Very difficult or tiring.

Poignant

Deeply emotional or touching.

Taut

Stretched tight.

Disembody

Without a physical form.

Rebuke

A scolding or criticism.

Harbinger

A sign of what’s coming.