Ela vocab anthem test

Transgression

Definition: breaking a rule, law, duty, or moral code

Synonym: Violate, breach, sin

Antonyms: Obedience, Morality

Vocation

Definition: a strong calling, inner urge, or deep commitment to a particular job, career, or way of life

Synonym: Calling, Profession, Career

Antonym: Hobby

Egoism

Definition: the practice, habit, or theory of putting your own self-interest, welfare, or desires above everyone else's

Synonym: Selfishness, Self centered

Antonyms:Altruism, selflessness

Altruism

Definition: unselfish concern for the well-being and happiness of other people, or acting to help others even when it costs you time, money, or effort, without expecting a reward

Synonym: Selflessness, Compassion

Antonym: Greed, selflishness, egoism

Collectivism

Definition:a political, economic, or social philosophy that prioritizes the good of the group, community, or state over the welfare and rights of the individual

Synonym: Socialism, Communism

Antonyms: Individualism, Independence, Capitalism

Volition 

Definition:the power, right, or ability to make a conscious choice, decision, or act of your own free will

Synonym: Free will, choice, resolution

Antonym: Force, necessity,

Utopia

Definition:an imagined place or state of ideal perfection in laws, government, social conditions, and moral systems that does not truly exist

Synonym: Paradise, Heaven, Nirvana

Antonym: Dystopia, Nightmare, chaos

Atone

Definition:to make amends, reparations, or compensation for a past mistake, wrongdoing, or sin to restore balance or harmony

Synonyms:Redeem,Expiate

Antonyms:Spoil,damage,worsen

Toil

Definition:long, hard, and exhausting physical or mental labor

Synonyms:Labor,grind,Struggle

Antonyms:rest,relaxation,play

Vice

Definition:an immoral, wicked, or degrading habit, practice, or character trait

Synonym:Corruption, depravity, sin

Antonym: failing, fault, flaw

Virtue

Definition: A character trait that is considered morally good or righteous

Synonym: Morality, goodness, advantages

Antonym: Vice, immorality

Warrant

Definition:an official authorization, a legal writ issued by a judge (such as a search or arrest warrant), a formal guarantee or promise, or a reason that justifies a specific action

Synonyms:Permission, assurance,reason

Antonyms: Denial, prohibition, breach

Raze

Definition:to completely tear down, level, or destroy a building, structure, or town to the ground

Synonyms:demolish,level,flatten

Antonyms: Build,construct,create

Ego

Definition: a person's sense of self-esteem, self-importance, or conscious identity

Synonyms: Self-esteem, confidence, pride, arrogance, self-centered
Antonyms: Humility,modisty

Anthem

Definition:a song of praise, devotion, loyalty, or patriotism, or a sacred vocal/choral composition

Synonyms: Chant,carol, Song of praise

Antonyms: none

Taut

Definition:stretched or pulled tight rather than loose or slack

Synonyms: Tight, tense, rigid, stiff, firm

Antonyms: Loose, slack, relaxed, flabby, droopy

Fathom

Definition:to understand something completely or to measure the depth of a body of water

Synonyms: Understanding, comprehending, measuring
Antonyms: Misinterpret, misunderstand, neglect

Submission

Definition:the act of yielding to the authority, control, or will of another person
Synonyms: Obedience, compliance, surrender, yielding

Antonyms: Disobedience, Rebellion, Defiance

Pyre

Definition:a large pile or heap of combustible material, such as wood, stacked together and traditionally used for burning a dead body during a funeral rite

Synonyms: Bonfire, woodpile

Antonyms: water, frost

Lassitude

Definition:a state of physical or mental weariness, exhaustion, or a lack of energy, enthusiasm, and motivation

Synonyms:Fatigue,Weariness,Lethargy

Antonyms:Vigor,Energy,Enthusiasm