Flowers for Algernon Vocabulary

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Petition

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A formal written request signed by many people to appeal to authority to make change.

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Hypothesis

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A theory used as a basis for research.

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Deterioration

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To worsen or decline.

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Ignorance

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Lack of knowledge or information.

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Subconscious

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The part of the mind of which one is not fully aware but which influences one’s actions and feelings.

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Senility

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The condition of being senile, often associated with old age and decline in mental faculties.

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Opportunist

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A person who takes advantage of opportunities as they arise, often without regard for principles.

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Impair

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To weaken or damage something.

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Sensation

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A physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body.

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Statistically

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In a way that relates to statistics or numerical data.