Scarlett Ibis Vocabulary Quizs

heresy

• a belief that aligns with traditional doctrines

• an opinion or doctrine that goes against an orthodox principle, especially of a religious system

• a widely accepted scientific theory

• a form of government that promotes religious tolerance

billow(ed)

• verb – to rise up or swell out as with the wind

• noun – a small wave

• adjective – calm and peaceful

• adverb – quickly and quietly

reiterate

• verb - repeat

• noun - a summary

• adjective - unique

• adverb - quickly

exotic

• adj. -of foreign origin or character; not native to an area

• adj. -common and familiar; easily found

• adj. -related to local customs and traditions

• adj. -simple and straightforward; lacking complexity

iridescent

• adj. – displaying a play of lustrous changing colors like those of the rainbow

• adj. – having a dull and flat appearance

• adj. – characterized by a single color without variation

• adj. – reflecting light in a way that creates a shadow

evanesced

• verb – faded away

• noun – a sudden appearance

• adjective – brightly colored

• adverb – quickly moving

solder

• verb – to join together two metal objects

• noun – a type of metal used in construction

• adjective – relating to soldering techniques

• verb – to separate two metal objects

doggedness

• noun - a fleeting interest; temporary enthusiasm

• noun - persistent in effort; stubbornly tenacious

• noun - a lack of determination; giving up easily

• noun - a casual approach; not taking things seriously

entrails

• noun – internal organs, specifically intestines

• verb – to remove the internal organs

• adjective – related to the outer surface

• noun – a type of clothing accessory

rank

• adj. - growing profusely or with excessive vigor: rank vegetation

• adj. - having a strong, unpleasant smell: rank odor

• adj. - of the highest quality or standard: rank excellence

• adj. - lacking in flavor or taste: rank food