We Need New Names

We Need New Names Glossary

Jacaranda

A tree that grows mainly in tropical and sub-tropical areas including Central America, South America, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Zambia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe

Chariot

A two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient warfare and racing

ZUPCO

Zimbabwe United Passenger Company, a bus company in Zimbabwe

Evangelists

A person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching

Mopane

A tree found in Southern Africa

Ambush

To make a surprise attack after waiting in a concealed position

NGO

A non-governmental organization: a non-profit, voluntary citizens' group organized on a local, national, or international level

Switches

A thin branch of a tree, often used for discipline

Tsunami

A long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake, submarine landslide, or other disturbance

Paupers

Poor people

Wall of Jericho

A defensive or flood protection wall suggested to date to approximately 8000 BC

Wallop

Hit

Ntsaro

A word in the language the characters of We Need New Names speak in Paradise, meaning something like a wrapping cloth

Baton

A stick carried by a guard or officer

Extricate

Free from constraints; untangle; remove

Malfunction

Not work

Juncture

A particular point in space or time

Desecrate

To dirty or disrespect something sacred

Cantankerous

Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative

Cease

Stop

Don

Put on as clothing

Blunder

A mistake or foolish error

RIP

"Rest in peace"

Verve

Vigor, spirit, and enthusiasm