Vocabulary List Flowers for Algernon: Read the list of vocabulary words, study their definitions and take note of their parts of speech. Then, use them to complete the sentences from the novel (Homework # ____ ). To Admonish (verb) to advise against something, or to someone for something – mildly. Example: admonished The teacher him about talking too much. Berserk (adj.) violently frenzied; wild; crazed. Example: berserk – He suddenly went and began attacking people. Composure (noun) a calm, self-controlled state of mind/being. Example: Despite the – hysteria and panic around him, he retained his composure. (adj.) warm and sincere; friendly. Example: Cordial He gave us a cordial greeting. – To Cower (verb) to crouch or cringe in fear. Example: The soldiers found him – cowering in the closet. Depraved (adj.) corrupt; wicked; perverted. Example: The depraved criminal was – given a life sentence. To Despise (verb) to regard with disgust, contempt and distaste; to loathe. Example: – She despised him for his arrogance and his pettiness. Docile (adj.) easily managed or handled; giving in to supervision or direction. – Example: The docile horse was easy to train. (adj.) differing from what is normal or regular; lacking consistency. Example: Erratic – He found her erratic behavior confusing. Euphemism (noun) a mild, indirect or vague word or phrase substituted for one which – is harsh, offensive or blunt. Example: euphemism pass away” is a for die.” “To “to Exigency (noun) a case or situation that demands prompt action or remedy. Example: – He promised help in any exigency. To Flail (verb) to strike or lash out violently; to thrash. Example: flailed He his arms – wildly. (adj.) having no useful result. Example: Futile All of her efforts to escape were futile. –
Flowers for Algernon: Vocabulary List Read the list of vocabulary words, study their definitions and take note of their parts of speech. Then, use them to complete the sentences from the novel (Homework # ____ ). To Admonish (verb) – to advise against something, or to someone for something mildly. Example: The teacher admonished him about talking too much. Berserk (adj.) – violently frenzied; wild; crazed. Example: He suddenly went berserk and began attacking people. Composure (noun) – a calm, self-controlled state of mind/being. Example: Despite the hysteria and panic around him, he retained his composure. Cordial (adj.) – warm and sincere; friendly. Example: He gave us a cordial greeting. To Cower (verb) – to crouch or cringe in fear. Example: The soldiers found him cowering in the closet. Depraved (adj.) – corrupt; wicked; perverted. Example: The depraved criminal was given a life sentence. To Despise (verb) – to regard with disgust, contempt and distaste; to loathe. Example: She despised him for his arrogance and his pettiness. Docile (adj.) – easily managed or handled; giving in to supervision or direction. Example: The docile horse was easy to train. Erratic (adj.) – differing from what is normal or regular; lacking consistency. Example: He found her erratic behavior confusing. Euphemism (noun) – a mild, indirect or vague word or phrase substituted for one which is harsh, offensive or blunt. Example: “To pass away” is a euphemism for “to die.” Exigency (noun) – a case or situation that demands prompt action or remedy. Example: He promised help in any exigency. To Flail (verb) – to strike or lash out violently; to thrash. Example: He flailed his arms wildly. Futile (adj.) – having no useful result. Example: All of her efforts to escape were futile.
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