Things Fall Apart Vocabulary

2. – to move from a higher to lower place; to arrive or attack in a sudden, overwhelming manner -V
3. – crafty, tricky or cunning - Adj
6. – exceptional skill, bravery, ability, strength or valor, usually in battle -N
10. – the act of bidding farewell or taking leave -N
11. – firm, determined, unwavering - Adj
14. – care for or knowledge of the future; looking forward -N
15. – anything greatly disliked, abhorred or shameful -N
16. – reduction, as of a rebellious district or people, to peaceful submission (when you give someone something they want so you can get something you want...like baby pacifier) - N
19. – a territory or sphere of influence or control; a realm - N
20. – having qualities or characteristics more often associated with women than men; characterized by weakness and excessive refinement -Adj

1. – unnecessary, more than enough, wasteful - Adj
4. – not thinking about or planning for the future - Adj
5. – of or relating to a non-industrial, often tribal culture, especially one that is characterized by a low level of economic complexity (anything at its beginning or early stages) - Adj
7. – enclosed in a protective covering - Adj or V
8. – menacing or threatening -Adj
9. - wishing harm on others, malicious - Adj
12. – profound; affecting or moving emotions -Adj
13. – in great amount; profusely -Adv
17. – impossibly seen, gone through or understood -Adv
18. – commanding, mighty or powerful - Adj