Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Vocabulary for your worksheet

Taliban (n.) – a fundamentalist Islamic militia [originating] in Afghanistan but active in other countries as well
compassion (n.) – a feeling of deep sympathy for another who is stricken by misfortune
compulsory (adj)- required by law
legacy (n.) – anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor
conservative (adj.) – not liking or accepting changes or new ideas
flourish ( v.) – to be successful; prosper
wage (v.) – to carry on (a battle, war, conflict, argument, etc.

New York Times Video
Jon Stewart interview with Malala

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