Things Fall Apart Vocabulary Flashcard I

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What does the term 'harbinger' mean?

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Something that foreshadows a future event.

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Define 'improvident'.

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Not providing for the future.

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What does it mean to 'perpetuate' something?

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To prolong the existence of something.

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What is 'malevolence'?

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Evil intentions.

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What does 'arduous' mean?

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Requiring effort.

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What is the significance of foreshadowing in literature?

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It creates anticipation and prepares the reader for future events.

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How can one demonstrate 'improvident' behavior in financial planning?

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By failing to save or invest for future needs.

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What are some examples of actions that can 'perpetuate' a tradition?

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Celebrating annual festivals, passing down stories, or maintaining rituals.

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How does 'malevolence' manifest in character behavior?

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Through actions intended to harm or deceive others.

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What are some synonyms for 'arduous'?

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Difficult, strenuous, laborious.