in herit the wind

  1. petulant
    1 : insolent or rude in speech or behavior2 : characterized by temporary or capricious ill humor
  2. askance
    1 : with a side-glance : obliquely2 : with disapproval or distrust : scornfully <they eyed the stranger askance>
  3. gingerly
    very cautious or careful
  4. preposterous
    contrary to nature, reason, or common sense :
  5. piously:
    : marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship b : marked by conspicuous religiosity <a hypocrite—a thing all pious words and uncharitable deeds —
  6. hypothetical
    being or involving a hypothesis :
  7. affable
    1 : being pleasant and at ease in talking to others <an affable host>2 : characterized by ease and friendliness <an affable manner>
  8. pariah
    : a member of a low caste of southern India2 : one that is despised or rejected : outcast
  9. superfluous
    1 a : exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra b : not needed : unnecessary2 obsolete : marked by wastefulness :
  10. wanly
    1 a : suggestive of poor health : sickly, pallid b : lacking vitality : feeble2 : dim, faint3 : languid <a wan smile>
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in herit the wind
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