Flowers for AlgernonBY: DANIEL KEYES

(PAGES 188-215)

specialization (noun)

A focus of aparticulararea of study(expertise). pg. 206

sensation (noun)

A feeling ofgreat interestand excitementpg. 206

refute (verb)

To prove as false;to disagree withpg. 206

impair (verb)

To weaken;damage pg. 210

proportional (adjective)

Having a constantrelation in degree or number; balance pg. 211

absurd (adjective)

Ridiculously unreasonable pg. 206

opportunist (noun)

A person who takes advantage of any opportunity, without moral regard; to achieve a goal. pg. 203

tangible (adjective)

Able to be seen, touched, or understood. pg.206