| A | B |
|---|
| Umuofia, Mbaino | distant villages in Africa |
| harmattan | dry, dusty, northwest coast of Africa |
| stammer | habit of pausing or repeating sounds while speaking |
| improvident | not cautious of the future |
| made merry | celebrated; partied |
| debtor | person who owed money |
| cowries | units of African currency |
| stoop | forward bending of the head and upper back |
| haggard | tired |
| mournful | sad |
| fare | food and drink |
| kites | hawk-like birds |
| leisurely | slowly |
| loafer | lazy person |
| kola nut | kind of food eaten by African people |
| impending | upcoming |
| plaintive | gloomy; sad |
| gay | cheerful |
| brisk | lively |
| resources | money and other belongings |
| proverbs | short common sayings |
| skirting around | avoiding by moving closely around |
| mirth | gladness |
| perpendicular | straight up and down |
| snuff | tobacco |
| yams | edible plants |
| prowess | skill |
| inter-tribal wars | wars between tribes |
| revered | greatly respected |
