Fast and Curious: "Flowers for Algernon" Vocabulary- Take 1

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Regression

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A decline or return to a previous state, often used in the context of cognitive abilities decreasing as individuals age.

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Impair

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To weaken or damage something, often referring to a person's ability to function or perform tasks.

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Refute

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To disprove or argue against a statement or theory, providing evidence to show it is false.

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Accelerate

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To speed up or increase the rate of progress or development.

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Verify

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To check the accuracy or truth of something before accepting it as valid.

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Cognitive Abilities

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Mental skills that include learning, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and memory.

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Counterargument

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An argument that opposes or contradicts another argument, often used in debates.

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Awareness

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The state of being conscious of something, including one's surroundings and actions.

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Evidence

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Information or data that supports a claim or argument, used to prove its validity.

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Accuracy

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The quality of being correct or precise, especially in information or measurements.