Flowers for Algernon vocabulary

photostat

• To make a copy of something using a special machine

• To destroy a document

• To print a document in color

• To scan a document for digital storage

semantics

• Noun - referring to the relationship between words and meaning

• Adjective - describing the sound of words

• Verb - the action of speaking

• Adverb - modifying the intensity of words

invariable

• Adjective - unchanging; constant

• Noun - a variable factor

• Adverb - changing frequently

• Verb - to vary or change

impair

• To strengthen or enhance

• To weaken or damage

• To clarify or explain

• To ignore or overlook

vacuous

• Adjective - empty; showing lack of intelligence or interest

• Adjective - full of ideas and thoughts

• Adjective - bright and intelligent

• Adjective - lively and engaging

accelerate

• Verb - to make something happen more quickly than usual

• Noun - a slow and steady process

• Adjective - characterized by a lack of speed

• Adverb - in a manner that is not quick

regression

• A return to a less advanced, earlier state

• An improvement in performance or quality

• A process of moving forward or advancing

• A method of statistical analysis

specter

• A noun meaning a ghost or something that causes fear or terror

• A verb meaning to observe closely

• An adjective describing something that is bright and cheerful

• A noun referring to a type of musical instrument

syndrome

• A group of symptoms that occur together in a particular illness

• A type of medication used to treat diseases

• A genetic disorder that affects physical appearance

• A psychological condition characterized by anxiety

neurosurgeon

• A doctor who specializes in surgery involving the nervous system (brain, spine, etc.)

• A doctor who treats heart conditions

• A doctor who focuses on skin diseases

• A doctor who performs general surgeries