Vocab. 11 (Things Fall Apart)

Improvident

(adj.) not thrifty; failing to plan ahead

Prowess

(n.) distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability

Discern

to perceive or recognize

Imperious

(adj.) overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling

Capricious

Changing one's mind quickly and often

Incipient

beginning to come into being or to become apparent

Contemptible

deserving contempt; despicable

Consolation

comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment

Brusqueness

curtness; rough and abrupt manner

Repentant

apologetic, guilty, remorseful

Deft

Skillful

Subdue

to bring under control

Haggard

Having an exhausted appearance

Compensation

payment

Kindred

having similar origin, nature, or character

Harmatten

A strong, dry wind that blows in the winter, carrying clouds of sand or dust.

Cowries

Seashells used as currency by the Igbo people

Kite

a small bird of the hawk family

Kola nut

used as a greeting gift; shows hospitality for the Igbo people

Sisal leaves

a strong white fiber used especially for cordage and twine