Phineas gage chapter 3 & 4 voab

contemporary

belonging to or occurring in the present

epilepsy

a chronic neurological disorder characterized by seizures

convulsions

a sudden, violent, irregular movement of a limb or of the body, caused by involintary contraction of midces and asspocayd espcoaiilu with brain disorders

lumbering

moving in a slow, heavym awkward way

hypothermia

low body temperature

aphasia

a language disorder caused by brain damage

cordial

warm and friendly

renowned

known or talked about by many people

retroactively

with effect from a date in the past

riveting

completely engrossing

resurgence

an increase or revival after a period of little activity

pedestrian

someone who walks

prudence

wisdom caution

venerable

respect

pugnacious

eager and ready to fight

supercilious

arrogant

resonance

echo

respite

rest

purveyor

one who sells something or cause something to spread

sparse

thin or not thick