Scarlet Ibis Vocabulary Fill-in Flashcard

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blighted

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Adjective; describes something that has been damaged or deteriorated, often due to neglect or adverse conditions. Example: The old house looked blighted after years of neglect.

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iridescent

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Adjective; describes something that shows luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles. Example: The iridescent sky after the rain was filled with shifting colors.

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sullen

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Adjective; describes a mood that is gloomy or sulky. Example: His sullen expression showed that he was unhappy about the outcome.

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scarlet

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Adjective; a bright red color. Example: The bird’s feathers were a brilliant shade of scarlet.

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imminent

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Adjective; describes something that is about to happen very soon. Example: The imminent arrival of the storm made everyone hurry inside.

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neglect

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Verb; to fail to care for or attend to something properly. Example: The neglect of the garden led to its overgrowth.

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deteriorate

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Verb; to become progressively worse. Example: The building began to deteriorate after years of being unoccupied.

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luminous

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Adjective; emitting or reflecting light, glowing. Example: The luminous stars lit up the night sky.

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gloomy

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Adjective; dark or poorly lit, often causing a feeling of sadness. Example: The gloomy weather matched her mood.

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vibrant

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Adjective; full of energy and life; bright and striking. Example: The vibrant colors of the sunset were breathtaking.