Curious Incident Vocab

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bosom

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A person's chest, often used to refer to a place of comfort or emotional support.

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neurotypical

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Not displaying or characterized by autistic or other neurologically atypical patterns of thought or behavior.

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apocryphal

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Well-known but probably not true; often refers to stories or claims.

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slander

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The action of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.

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cross

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Annoyed or angry; feeling displeasure.

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stimming

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Self-stimulatory behavior often seen in individuals with autism, such as hand-flapping or rocking.

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compulsive

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Relating to an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wishes.

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specimen

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An individual, item, or part representative of a class or whole.

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atypical

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Not typical; unusual or irregular.

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noncompliant

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Failing or refusing to comply with rules or regulations.