Algernon Vocab Review

What does deterioration mean?

• The state of being simple or childlike

• The process of becoming worse

• Thoughtful and inward-looking

• The ability to think and understand ideas and information

Which of the following words means to cause someone to believe what is not true?

• Naivete

• Refute

• Introspective

• Deceive

What does naivete mean?

• The state of being simple or childlike

• Give evidence to prove a statement false

• The ability to think and understand ideas and information

• The process of becoming worse

Which of the following is a synonym for refute?

• Accept

• Validate

• Disprove

• Admit

Which of the following is a synonym for introspective?

• Reflective

• Mindless

• Popular

• Talkative

Which of the following is an antonym for intellectual?

• Smart

• Foolish

• Intelligent

• Academic