Inherit the Wind Vocabulary Flashcards
Precedent
an earlier event or action
Brandishing
to wave or flourish
Enunciator
to state clearly
Ponderously
to think
Eloquence
persuasive writing
Titanic
size or power
Deference
humble
Sine Die
without assigned for further meeting
Sotto Voce
in a quiet voice
Stridently
having a harsh sound
Paradoxically
a statement that seems self-contradictory
Insinuate
to hint slyly
Rotogravures
printing process
Lamentations
passionate expression of grief or sorrow
Biased
unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something
Arbitrary
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
Zoology
the scientific study of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals
Archaelogy
the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains
Anthropologist
people that practice the study of humanity
Unorthodox
contrary to what is expected
Pagan
a person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions
Perdition
a state of eternal punishment to which a sinful person passes after death
Geology
the science that deals with the earth’s physical structure
Audacity
the willingness to take bold risks
Askance
a look of suspicion or disapproval
Affable
friendly
Piously
religious
Levity
treating a serious matter with humor
Gingerly
careful or cautious manner
Medieval
old fashioned
Preposterous
ridiculous
Animosity
a feeling of ill will
Begat
to give life to a child
Bigot
a person who is intolerant to people with different opinions
Effrontery
rude behavior
Firmament
the sky
Hearsay
information gained from someone else and not directly from the source
Imbecilities
stupidity
Perfunctorily
lacking interest or care
Prolific
to be abundant
Southpaw
a left handed person
