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BT Flowers for Algernon
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Literature
8th Grade
11/29/2010

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Absurd
Definition
ridiculously unreasonable
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Hypothesis
Definition
a theory used as a basis for research
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Impair
Definition

to weaken;

to damage

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Introspective
Definition
examining one's own thoughts, feelings
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Naivete'
Definition

a lack of sophistication;

gullible

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Opportunist
Definition
a person who takes advantage of any opportunity to achieve a goal without regard for moral principles
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Proportional
Definition
relationship in degree or number
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Regression
Definition
a return to a less developed condition
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Sensation
Definition
a state of great interest and excitement
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Shrew
Definition
a mean, nagging woman
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Specialization
Definition
a focus on a particular activity or study
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Statistically
Definition
in terms of the principles used to analyze numeric data
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Syndrome
Definition
a group of symptoms that characterize a disease or psychological disorder
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Tangible
Definition
able to be seen or touched
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Vacuous
Definition
showing a lack of intelligence or thought
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