things fall apart vocab

Irwin- English 10

Things Fall Apart Vocabulary 

Use at least 15 of the following words in an original and creative story that is at least one page in length. Be sure to use full sentence context for each word. Bold the vocabulary words. 

Improvident:  ADJ not having or showing foresight; spendthrift or thoughtless

Prowess:  N skill or expertise in a particular activity or field

Sinister:  ADJ giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen

Emissary: N a person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative

Malevolent: ADJ   having or showing a wish to do evil to others

Incipient:  ADJ   in an initial stage; beginning to happen or develop

Abomination: N   a thing that causes disgust or hatred; atrocity, disgrace

Plait: N/V  a braid; to braid

Arduous:  ADJ  involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring

Feign: V   pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury); to fake

Succulent: ADJ   (of food) tender, juicy, and tasty

Devoid: ADJ   entirely lacking or free from

Sprightly:  ADJ   (especially of an old person) lively; full of energy

Guttural:  ADJ   (of a speech sound) produced in the throat; harsh-sounding

Pandemonium:  N   wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar; chaos, mayhem

Forsake: V   abandon (someone or something)

Voluble:  ADJ   speaking or spoken incessantly and fluently; talkative

Ominous: ADJ   giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening

Blaspheme: V   speak irreverently about God or sacred things

Ostracize: V  exclude (someone) from a society or group; exclude, shun

Benevolent: ADJ well meaning and kindly

Poignant: ADJ   evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; touching, moving