Inherit the Wind Quiz 2 Flashcards by Katie McDonnell | Brainscape

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Effrontery

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a boldness, insolence

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Sovereign

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independent

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Imbecile

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fool

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Perfunctory

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a routine or mechanical manner

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Scrutinize

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to examine carefully

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Arbitrary

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random

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Prolific

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fruitful, strong producer

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Meditative

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thoughtful

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Mélange

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a mix of different elements

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Precedent

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a benchmark or model

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Reconvene

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to gather together again

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Exultant

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filled with great joy

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Paradoxically

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contradictory

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Preposterous

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absurd

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Impassively

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without emotion

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Unorthodox

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unusual

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Embrace

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to hug

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Bigoted

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intolerant of prejudiced

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Baptize

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cleanse spiritually

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Matrimony

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a state of marriage