"The Scarlet Ibis" vocab sections 6-10

Front

What is the wild vanilla plant also known as?

Back

dog's-tongue

Front

What does it mean to bedeck something?

Back

To adorn, especially in a showy or gaudy manner.

Front

What word describes a rainbowlike display of colors?

Back

iridescent

Front

What does iridescent mean?

Back

Displaying a shifting range of colors.

Front

What are brogans?

Back

Heavy, ankle-high shoes.

Front

What is a vortex?

Back

A whirling mass of fluid or air.

Front

What does sullenly mean?

Back

In a gloomy, silent, or brooding manner.

Front

What is Paris green?

Back

A toxic pigment used in art and as an insecticide.

Front

What is the significance of the peacock in literature?

Back

Often symbolizes beauty, pride, and the complexity of nature.

Front

How can the term 'bedeck' be used in a sentence?

Back

She decided to bedeck the room with colorful balloons for the party.