The Scarlet Ibis (page 462) Flashcards
1
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Imminent- adjective
A
About to occur
It is imminent in the commons area.
2
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Infallibility- noun
A
Inability to make errors
My infallibility has became quite useful.
3
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Doggedness- noun
A
Persistence;stubbornness
Your doggedness is going to get you in trouble.
4
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Reiterate- verb
A
To repeat
I’m am only going to reiterate this once more.
5
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Precariously- adjective
A
Insecurely; in a dangerous or unstable way
The baby stood up precariously and almost fell.
6
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Exotic- adjective
A
Excitingly strange
The animal moved in an exotic way, a way I had never seen before.
7
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Evanesce- verb
A
To disappear; vanish
I wished ecanesce, because the bullying had become unbearable.
8
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Heresy- noun
A
Action or opinion contrary to what is generally thought of as right.
He believed his heresy was right above all else.
