Vocabulary List
Vocabulary List
Harmattan
Definition: A dry, dusty wind that blows from the Sahara across West Africa.
Stammer
Definition: To speak with involuntary pauses or repeated sounds.
Improvident
Definition: Not planning for the future; careless with money.
Gourds
Definition: Hard-shelled fruits often dried and used as containers or bowls.
Folly
Definition: Foolishness; a bad decision made without good sense.
Cowries
Definition: Small seashells once used as money in parts of Africa.
Fare
Definition: The cost of a journey OR the food someone eats.
Kola nut
Definition: A bitter nut used in West African culture, often for ceremonies or hospitality.
Plaintive
Definition: Sounding sad or mournful.
Mirth
Definition: Laughter or joy.
Plait
Definition: To braid or weave together (like hair or fibers).
Valediction
Definition: A farewell or goodbye.
Dynamism
Definition: Energy, force, or strong personality; being powerful and active.
Mortar
Definition: A bowl used for grinding or crushing food or substances.
Camwood
Definition: A reddish African wood used to make dye or cosmetics.
Pottage
Definition: A thick stew or soup.
Iroko tree
Definition: A large, durable hardwood tree common in West Africa.
Feigned
Definition: Pretended; faked.
Harbingers
Definition: Signs or people that signal something is coming.
Pestle
Definition: The tool used with a mortar to crush or grind.
Snuff
Definition: Powdered tobacco inhaled through the nose.
Amiss
Definition: Wrong or out of place.
Overtone
Definition: An underlying or hidden meaning or feeling.
Vague
Definition: Unclear or not specific.
Gnashed
Definition: Ground or clenched the teeth, often in anger.
Oracle
Definition: A priest or wise person who gives divine advice or predictions.
Imperious
Definition: Bossy, commanding, or arrogant.
Emissary
Definition: A messenger or representative sent on a mission.
Interim
Definition: A temporary time between two events; in the meantime.
Malevolent
Definition: Evil or having harmful intentions.