TFA Chapters 1-4 Vocab

Harmattan

(n.) A dry, parching land breeze, charged with dust

Improvident

(adj.) Neglecting to provide for future needs

Cowries

(n.) A highly published, usually colored shell of a marine gastropod of the genus Cypraea, used as money in certain parts of Asia and Africa

Haggard

(adj.) Having a guant, wasted, or exhausted appearance, as from prolonged suffering, exertion, or anxiety; worn

Mirth

(n.) amusement or laughter; joy

Imperious

(adj.) Threatening, intimidating power

Emissary

(n.) A representative sent on a mission or errand

Perpetual

(adj.) Continuing or enduring forever; everlasting

Capricious

(adj.) subject to, led by, or indicative of a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change, erratic; spintaneous

Incipient

(adj.) Beginning to exist or appear; in an initial stage

Busqueness

(n.) An abrupt discourteous manner; sudden rudeness

Kindred

(adj.) A group of persons related to another; family, tribe, or clan

Benevolent

(adj.) Desiring to help other; charitable