Things Fall Apart Chapters 20-25 Vocabulary

Palaver

A conference, discussion, or conversation.

Compromise

A settlement in which each side gives up some of its demands in order to reach an agreement.

Imminent

About to happen; likely to occur in the very near future

Accomodation

Adapting one's current understandings (schemas) to incorporate new information.

Bereaved

Deprived or left desolate, especially through death

Agitated

Disturbed; upset

Tumult

Noisy excitement; an uproar or disturbance.

Resiliant

able to recover quickly

Provoking

causing or tending to cause anger or resentment

Discordant

disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony, conflicting

Abominations

sources of utter disgust or intense dislike; hateful, disgusting actions

Pacified

to bring into submission; to soothe someone who is upset; to quiet or calm

Florish

to thrive, to grow well, be successful

Desecrated

treated as not sacred

Presteige

widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.

Dominion

An area ruled or controlled

Composure

Control over expression and action

Superfluous

Exceeding what is sufficient or required, excess