Nihilism

Nihilism: [nahy-uh-liz-uh m]

Here's how to remember:

A nihilistic person might try to anNIHILate the world.

Can you think of a time in history where there was complete nihilism?  Share your thoughts.







Which movie best demonstrates this particular vocab word?  Explain your decision.

The Purge                                                         Up
      







Sort these synonyms and antonyms together for the word nihilism.

Anarchy
Lawlessness
Obedience
Denial
Rejection
Disorder




Now can you spot the correct definition?

1. the total rejection of existing laws, institutions, and moral values; extreme radicalism
2. a uniformed male servant; a servile follower
3. highly elaborate or ornate; vividly colored; strikingly brilliant or bold
4. a chronological misplacing of events, objects, customs, or persons in regard to each other