Epic of the old Mali Flashcards
1
Q
Fathom (v.)
A
Able to comprehend or understand something.
2
Q
Taciturn (adj.)
A
Habitually silent and not incline to conversation.
3
Q
Malicious (adj.)
A
Description of someone who is evil-minded or malignant.
4
Q
Infirmity (n.)
A
A physical weakness or deficiency.
5
Q
Innuendo (n.)
A
To imply something in a subtle manner.
6
Q
Diabolical (adj.)
A
Description of someone who is intensely bad or abominable.
7
Q
Affront (n.)
A
A deliberate insult.
8
Q
calabashes (n.)
A
Dried and hallow shells of gourds that are used as bowls.
9
Q
Soothsayers (n.)
A
A prophet (someone who can see the future).
10
Q
Griot (n)
A
An African storyteller responsible for keeping historical records for the village.
11
Q
baobab (n)
A
A tree with a thick trunk whose leaves are used to season food.
12
Q
Allah (n)
A
Muslim name for God
