The River and the Source

The River and the Source Glossary

Were

The principle god of the Luo people, represented as the eye of the rising sun

Chik

The traditions and customs by which the Luo people traditionally lived

jodongo

Council of elders, who govern alongside the chief in Luo society

jorochere

The Luo word for white people

inexorably

continuing without stopping; unable to be prevented

Sirikal

The Luo word used to refer to the British colonist government in Kenya

undemonstratively

Characterized by restraint in expressing feelings or emotion

ignominious

Humiliating, causing shame

flabbergasted

Completely shocked or surprised, astonished

catechism

A summary of Christian doctrine in the form of questions and answers used for instruction

lackadaisically

In a way that shows little enthusiasm

muddle

To act or think in a confused way

largesse

Generosity in sharing one's wealth with others

transient

Lasting only a brief time, impermanent

inconsequential

Of no particular significance, unimportant

blighter

British slang for someone you pity or are irritated with

apoplectic

Furious

temerity

Recklessness or excessive confidence

loquacious

Extremely talkative

alacrity

Cheerful readiness

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