Inherit the Wind Flashcards
agnostic
one who believes that there can be no proof of the existence of God but does not deny the possibility that God exists
arbitrary
determined by whim of impulse, rather than by law or statute
cynical
distrustful of human nature, motives
dogma
a settled or established opinion, belief or principle, often set down by a religion
enunciate
to utter or pronounce especially in a particularly defined manner
fatuity
complacent stupidity, foolishness
fervent
having or showing a great warmth or spirit or enthusiasm (also hot, glowing)
hearsay
an item of unverified information; rumor
hinterland
a remote region, removed from urban areas, cities
infidel
an unbeliever in an established religion
levity
lightness of manner or speech; lack of seriousness
melange
a mixture
overzealous
excessively enthusiastic
pariah
a social outcast
precedent
any act, decision, or case that serves as a guide or justification for subsequent situations