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
