Name: _________________

Date: __________________

Block: _______

Is the World Going Nuts? Vocabulary List

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Autonomy
Disintegration
Dynamic
Emboldened
Empowered

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Helm
Integration
Nationalism
Resolutely
Resolve

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Secession
Surging
Turmoil
Vassals
Vibrant

Assignment:
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Locate and highlight each word in the annotated article Is the World Going Nuts?
Identify the part of speech of each word, as it is used in the article.
Define each word, as it is used in the article.
Write a sentence using the word correctly, as it is used in the article. (You may use the
sentence from the article, or create your own!)
5. Optional: Draw a picture or come up with a mnemonic to help you remember each
word.
Example:

Autonomy (noun)

(front)

The right of self-government or the condition of selfgovernment

Much of this change is driven by good newspeoples desires
for greater freedom and autonomy, new information
technologies, etc.

(back)

Autonomy Automobile. Your parents wont let you drive

unless you can govern yourself responsibly.

**Flashcards are optional. You may complete your assignment on paper, if you wish.