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Flowers of Algernon
Words used in the story Flowers of Algernon ad definitions.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Subconscious | Existing in the mind but not immediately available to consciousness. |
| Conscious | Mentally alert or active. |
| Laboratory | A place equipped for making scientific experiments and tests. |
| Plateau | A period of time or a stage where relatively little happens. |
| Irony | Something happens unexpectedly and you thought a different outcome would happen. |
| Superstitious | Having a belief or showing a belief in superstitions. |
| Empathy | The ability to understand another's emotions. |
| Psychology | The study of the human brain. |
| Technique | A method used to preform an operation or achieve a goal. |
| Petition | A formed request to a superior for some favor for a loss or wrong. |
| Tangible | Capable of being understood. |
| Cowered | Crouch down in fear. |
| Obscure | Not the way its supposed to be. |
| Opportunist | Someone who takes advantage of every opportunity. |
| Regression | Return to an earlier stage. |
| Hypothesis | Educated guess. |