Glossary: Out of Africa
autobiographical: a book that is written about a person’s own experiences
pseudonym: a name used by an author to hide his or her own identity
highlands: a region that is higher than the surrounding area altitude: the height (of land) above sea level
limpid: clear and calm
critical acclaim: to be liked or looked upon favourably by readers or viewers chronicle: to tell the story of something
tumultuous: troubled or violent; unhappy
philanderer: a man who has sex with many women
big game hunter: a person who hunts game (elephant, lion, rhino, and so on)
unconventional: unusual
determination: the ability to continue doing something, although it is difficult
rejection: the act of being rejected; not accepted
privilege: when a person has special benefits based on his or her race, age, religion, gender or social status