Inherit The Wind Vocab. Flashcards
Arbitrary adj.
Determined by whim or impulse rather than by law or statute.
Cynical adj.
Distrustful of human nature, motives
Dogma n.
A settled or established opinion, belief or principle, often set down by a religion.
Enunciate v.
To utter or pronounce esp. In a particularly defined manner.
Fatuity n.
Complacent stupidity, foolishness
Fervent adj.
Having or showing a great warmth or spirit or enthusiasm (also hot, glowing)
Hearsay n.
An item of unverified information, rumor
Hinterland n.
A remote region removed from urban areas, cities.
Infidel n.
An unbeliever in an established region
Levity n.
Lightness of manner or speech. Lack of seriousness.
Melange n.
A mixture
Overzealous adj.
Excessively enthusiastic
Pariah n.
A social outcast
Precedent n.
Any act, decision or case that serves as a guide or justification for subsequent situations
Agnostic n.
One who believes that there can be no proof of existence of God but does not deny the possibility that He exists.
