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Samantha and Suhana English Exam > Inherit the Wind Vocabulary > Flashcards

Inherit the Wind Vocabulary Flashcards

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Proverbs and Idioms flashcards
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Precedent

A

an earlier event or action

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Brandishing

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to wave or flourish

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Enunciator

A

to state clearly

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Ponderously

A

to think

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Eloquence

A

persuasive writing

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Titanic

A

size or power

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Deference

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humble

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Sine Die

A

without assigned for further meeting

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Sotto Voce

A

in a quiet voice

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Stridently

A

having a harsh sound

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Paradoxically

A

a statement that seems self-contradictory

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Insinuate

A

to hint slyly

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Rotogravures

A

printing process

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Lamentations

A

passionate expression of grief or sorrow

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Biased

A

unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something

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Arbitrary

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based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system

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Zoology

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the scientific study of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals

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Archaelogy

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the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains

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Anthropologist

A

people that practice the study of humanity

20
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Unorthodox

A

contrary to what is expected

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Pagan

A

a person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions

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Perdition

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a state of eternal punishment to which a sinful person passes after death

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Geology

A

the science that deals with the earth’s physical structure

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Audacity

A

the willingness to take bold risks

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Askance

A

a look of suspicion or disapproval

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Affable

A

friendly

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Piously

A

religious

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Levity

A

treating a serious matter with humor

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Gingerly

A

careful or cautious manner

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Medieval

A

old fashioned

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Preposterous

A

ridiculous

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Animosity

A

a feeling of ill will

33
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Begat

A

to give life to a child

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Bigot

A

a person who is intolerant to people with different opinions

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Effrontery

A

rude behavior

36
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Firmament

A

the sky

37
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Hearsay

A

information gained from someone else and not directly from the source

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Imbecilities

A

stupidity

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Perfunctorily

A

lacking interest or care

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Prolific

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to be abundant

41
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Southpaw

A

a left handed person

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