Things Fall Apart Vocabb

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harmattan

cool, dry wind that blows in Africa in november to march

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plaintive

sounding sad or mournful

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Idemili

Igbo river goddess

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imperious

assuming power or authority without justification

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emissary

someone sent on a mission or errand

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capricious

sudden and unaccountable changes in mood or behaviour

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incipient

beginning to happen/develop

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tendrils

a vine

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torrents

strong or fast moving streams of water

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brusqueness

curt or rude behaviour

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plait

braid

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repentant

showing forgiveness

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valediction

saying goodbye

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dynamism

characterized by vigorous activity or progress

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arduous

difficult and tiring

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poignant

a keen sense of sadness or regret

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prowess

skill or expertise, aura

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taut

pulled tight