Things Fall Apart Vocabulary List_Global Voices 24-25

lacking foresight; incautious

Improvident

sounding sorrowful, mournful

Plaintive

to perceive, recognize, distinguish

Discern

beginning to exist or appear

Incipient

comfort and solace

Consolation

an abrupt, discourteous manner

Brusqueness

to fake, pretend

Feign

in excessive amounts

Copiously

in a way that allows someone to have or do what they want, especially when this is not good for them

Indulgently

understood by or meant for only the select few with special knowledge on the subject

Esoteric

to scold, find fault with someone official approval

Approbation

characterized by a ready and continuous flow of words

Voluble

the state of being bad-tempered or gloomy

Sullenness

public speaker

Orator

required or necessary for a particular purpose

Requisite

mocking, ridiculing

Derisive

compensation for a loss

Amends

treat with sacrilege or religious disrespect

Desecrate

Orator

The speaker's _____________________ delivery captivated the entire audience.

 After the argument, she sought __________________ in the comfort of her friends.

Consolation

His ________________________ behavior made it difficult for others to approach him.

Brusqueness

The artist's ___________________ works were appreciated only by a select group of enthusiasts.

Esoteric

 She spoke so _________________________ that it was hard to keep up with her rapid speech.

Voluble

The manager's __________________ decision-making led to several missed opportunities.

Improvident

To make ___________________ for his mistake, he offered to help with the project.

Amends

The _________________ of the ceremony by unruly attendees was deeply upsetting to the community.

Desecrate

He tried to ___________________ interest in the topic, but it was clear he was bored.

Feign

The __________ tone of her voice made it clear she was grieving a great loss.

Plaintive

Even in the chaos of the market, he could __________ the familiar face of his friend.

discern

The __________ signs of rebellion worried the leaders, though they tried not to show it.

incipient

She took notes __________, determined to remember every detail of the lecture.

copiously

Water and a passport are __________ for traveling abroad.

requisite

His __________ comments during the meeting embarrassed the speaker and annoyed the crowd.

derisive

The teacher spoke __________, allowing the student to redo the project despite the deadline.

indulgently

His __________ after the disagreement made everyone feel awkward at dinner.

sullenness

The artist’s new painting received high __________ from critics around the world.

approbation