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Vocabulary from Flowers for Algernon
Vocabulary from Flowers for Algernon
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Literature
8th Grade
12/08/2009

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adroit
Definition
Skillful, adept.
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begrudge
Definition
To give reluctantly; to envy a possesion or one's enjoyment.
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blasphemous
Definition
Irreverent, profane.
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blunder
Definition
To make a mistake as a result of stupidity or carelessness.
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coalesce
Definition
To merge, to fuxe to join or to unite.
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complex
Definition
Complicated.
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contaminant
Definition
Something that causes impurity; somethin the defiles or pollutes.
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crumple
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To wrinkle or rumple.
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cynical
Definition
Given to faultfinding, sneering,and sarcasm; exhibiting mocking disbelief.
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degeneration
Definition
A state of decline.
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deleterious
Definition
Harmful, dangerous, injurous.
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dilettante
Definition
An aimless and superficial follower of the arts; a dabbler.
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docile
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Easily managed, obedient, passive.
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euphemism
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Substitution of an inoffensive term for one that is offensive.
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exigent
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Urgent; requiring immediate attention.
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grotto
Definition
Cave.
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humility
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The quality or state of being humble in spirit.
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juxtapose
Definition
To place close together or side by side.
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labyrinthine
Definition
Like a msze, very convoluted and intricate.
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lethargic
Definition
Sluggish, languid.
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morbidity
Definition
Unwholesomeness and gloominess; gruesomeness.
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obscure
Definition
Difficult to see; vague.
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paradoxical
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Something that appears false or contradictory, but is actually correct.
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patronizing
Definition
Having a condescending attitude.
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platitude
Definition
"Trite remark; banal statement.
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pompous
Definition
Exaggerated show of dignity or self-importance; bombastic.
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potent
Definition
Powerful; having a strong effect.
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purse
Definition
To pucker or tighten one's lips.
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quack
Definition
An unqualified or fake doctor; charlatan.
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repress
Definition
To restrain or hold back.
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scurry
Definition
To hurry about, to scamper.
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trivia
Definition
Insignificant matters.
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usurp
Definition
To take possession or authority over something without right.
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vacuous
Definition
Lacking content; marked by a lack of intelligence.
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waver
Definition
To show indecision or to vacillate.
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