"Flowers For Algernon" Vocab Flashcards

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cause (someone) to have a wrong idea or impression about someone or something.

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Misled

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perceptible by touch.

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Tangible

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prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.

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Refute

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in every case or on every occasion; always.

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invariably

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a return to a former or less developed state.

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Regression

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make sure or demonstrate that (something) is true, accurate, or justified.

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verified

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keep from being seen; conceal.

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obscured

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the process of becoming progressively worse.

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deterioration

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characterized by examination of one’s own thoughts and feelings

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introspective

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10
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one who performs surgery on the brain and spinal cord

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neurosurgeon

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a document issuing an earnest request or a request

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petition

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concentrating on a particular branch of study

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specialization

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13
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so reasonable as to be ridiculous

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absurd

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14
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the condition of not being able to read or write

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illieracy

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mean and spiteful

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vicious

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