Things Fall Apart Vocabulary 1

improvident

Not having or showing foresight; thoughtless

imperious

Assuming power or authority without justification; domineering

emissary

A person sent on a special mission; ambassador

capricious

Given to sudden changes in mood or behavior; fickle

contemptible

Despicable; worthless

dregs

The remnants of a liquid left in a container, with any leftover sediments or grounds

malicious

Intending to do harm or evil

brusqueness

A quick and slightly rude manner or way of speaking

benevolent

Well meaning, compassionate

plait

To braid

repentant

Remorseful; expressing sincere regret

impending

About to happen; usually describes something dangerous

prowess

Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field

discerned

Perceived or recognized

deftly

In a way that is clever or quick in movement

arduous

Difficult and tiring; requiring strenuous effort

poignant

Evoking a sharp sense of sadness or regret

taut

Stretched or pulled tight

disembodied

Separated from or existing without the body

feign

To pretend to be affected by something; to fake

rebuked

Expressed sharp disapproval because of behavior

harbinger

A person or thing that signals the approach of another