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