Things Fall Apart Vocabb

harmattan

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

plaintive

sounding sad or mournful

Idemili

Igbo river goddess

imperious

assuming power or authority without justification

emissary

someone sent on a mission or errand

capricious

sudden and unaccountable changes in mood or behaviour

incipient

beginning to happen/develop

tendrils

a vine

torrents

strong or fast moving streams of water

brusqueness

curt or rude behaviour

plait

braid

repentant

showing forgiveness

valediction

saying goodbye

dynamism

characterized by vigorous activity or progress

arduous

difficult and tiring

poignant

a keen sense of sadness or regret

prowess

skill or expertise, aura

taut

pulled tight