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“The Scarlet Ibis”

“The Scarlet Ibis”. Vocabulary Words. Imminent (adj.). About to occur; likely to happen soon Jarrett’s reckless driving of his four wheeler made me believe an accident was imminent. Iridescent (adj.). Shining with shifting rainbow color

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“The Scarlet Ibis”

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  1. “The Scarlet Ibis” Vocabulary Words

  2. Imminent (adj.) • About to occur; likely to happen soon • Jarrett’s reckless driving of his four wheeler made me believe an accident was imminent.

  3. Iridescent (adj.) • Shining with shifting rainbow color • The iridescent sticker was the top prize in Mrs. Steinbacher’s first-grade class.

  4. Vortex (n) • A rushing whirl, drawing in all that surrounds it • The tornado-like vortex raged through Kansas, destroying an entire mobile home park.

  5. Infallibility (n) • The condition of being unable to fail • Tom’s infallibility in all academics enabled him to graduate as the class valedictorian.

  6. Entrails (n) • Internal organs; specifically intestines • The deer was apparently hit by a fast moving vehicle and its entrails were spread across the highway.

  7. Precariously (adv.) • Insecurely • The boys stretched precariously across the top of the steep ledge, frightening all who passed.

  8. Evanesced (v) • Faded away • Several years after her parents divorce, Elizabeth’s angry feelings toward her father evanesced, and she was able to enjoy his company again.

  9. Careen (v) • To rush carelessly • The car careened down the highway until the driver saw the flashing lights following closely behind him.

  10. Doggedness (n) • Persistence, stubbornness • Mitchell’s doggedness, when it came time to his hours of practice, enabled him to win the competition.

  11. Exotic (adj.) • Excitingly strange • While most of my family enjoys hamburgers and hot dogs, I enjoy more exotic meals.

  12. Heresy (n) • An action or opinion that differs from what is generally thought of as right • The heresy of the church leaders made the entire congregation question their decisions

  13. Invalid (adj.) • Too ill to live a normal life • The invalid boy would be confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life.

  14. Reiterate (v) • Repeat • Because he was so tired, Jayden had to ask the teacher to reiterate the instructions three times.

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