Inherit the Wind Flashcards

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agnostic

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one who believes that there can be no proof of the existence of God but does not deny the possibility that God exists

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arbitrary

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determined by whim of impulse, rather than by law or statute

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cynical

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distrustful of human nature, motives

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dogma

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a settled or established opinion, belief or principle, often set down by a religion

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enunciate

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to utter or pronounce especially in a particularly defined manner

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fatuity

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complacent stupidity, foolishness

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fervent

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having or showing a great warmth or spirit or enthusiasm (also hot, glowing)

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hearsay

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an item of unverified information; rumor

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hinterland

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a remote region, removed from urban areas, cities

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infidel

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an unbeliever in an established religion

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levity

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lightness of manner or speech; lack of seriousness

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melange

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a mixture

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13
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overzealous

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excessively enthusiastic

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14
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pariah

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a social outcast

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precedent

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any act, decision, or case that serves as a guide or justification for subsequent situations

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