“The Scarlet Ibis” Vocab

Doggedness persistent in effort “ Most of my accomplishments came as the result of sheer doggedness.”

Evanesce pass out of sight, memory, or existence “After years of having his novels rejected by publishers, Jim knew his hope had started to evanesce.”

Exotic originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country “The economic plants of Brazil, both indigenous and exotic, are noticeably numerous.”

Heresy opinion profoundly at odds with what is generally accepted “Years ago, heresy charges were brought upon any person who dared to disagree with church leaders.”

Imminent near; about to happen “The hurricane is imminent and has homeowners rushing to board up their windows.”

Infallibility The quality of being infallible; the inability to be wrong “ Once I had succeeded in teaching Doodle to walk, when I began to believe in my own infallibility, and I prepared a terrific development program for him, unknown to Mama and Daddy, of course.”

Precariously in a way that is not securely in position and is likely to fall or collapse; in a way that is uncertain or dependent on chance “The child leaned precariously over the edge of the dock, peering into the water.”

Reiterate say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity “To merely reiterate points already made will not be allowed.”