Flowers For Algernon Vocabulary

Question 1

Refute

Word form:
Refuting
he refutes
is refuting

Answer 1

Definition: To prove wrong using evidence

Ex: “No your wrong because ……..”

Opposite of:
Agree

Question 2

Regression

Word form:
He regressing
Regression
Regressed

Answer 2

Definition: return to an earlier or less advanced condition

Ex: acting like a baby again

Opposite:
Progression

Question 3

Verified

Word from:
He verifies
Verifying

Answer 3

Definition: Confirm, proven correct

Ex: checking answer on a math test

Opposite:
Disapproved, unapproved, unconfirmed

Question 4

Deterioration

Word form:
To deteriorate is
Deteriorating
Deteriorate

Answer 4

Definition: Worsening ; decline

Ex: heathy To Advanced
Brain Alzheimer

Opposite:
Improvement

Question 5

Hypothesis

Word from:
To hypothesize

Answer 5

Definition : theory to be proven

Ex: I think that _____ will happen

Opposite: conclude verify

Question 6

Rorscharch test

Answer 6

A psychologist test in which people describe the image suggested to them by a series of inkblots