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Details Title: Things Fall Apart Vocabulary Description: TFA Vocab Total Flash Cards: 20 Created: 03/04/2006 15:29:58	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Feign Definition V- to give a false appearance of Term Rebuke Definition V- to criticize or reprove of sharply; reprimand Term Uncanny Definition Adj- peculiarly unsettling, as if of supernatural origen or nature; eerie Term Arduous Definition Adj- demanding great effort, or labor; difficult; strenuous Term Poignant Definition Adj-physically painful; keenly distressing to the mind or feelings Term Delectable Definition Adj- greatly pleasing; delightful; delicious Term Tumult Definition N- the commotion of a great crowd; disorderly disturbance; riot; agitation of the mind/emotions Term Malevolence Definition N- malicious behavior; wishing evil to others Term Esoteric Definition Adj- a concept or idea intended for or understood by only a particular group Term Adherent Definition N- a supporter, as of a cause or individual Term Brandish Definition V- to wave or florish (a weapon, ex) menacingly Term Pandemonium Definition N- very noisy place; wild uproar; state of extreme confusion and disorder Term Irreparable Definition Adj- impossible to repair, rectify, amend, remedy, or undo Term Derisive Definition Adj- abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; mocking; jeering Term Bereaved Definition N- one of those suffering the loss of a loved one Term Callow Definition Adj- lacking adult maturity or expierence Term Impudent Definition Adj- characterized by offensive boldness; insolent or impertinent; immodest Term Palaver Definition N- idle chatter; talk intended to charm Term Deter Definition V- to prevent or discourage, as means by fear or doubt Term Wan Definition Adj- unnaturally pale, as from physical or emotional distress