anthem Flashcards
eugenics
a science dealing with the improvement (as by selective breeding) of hereditary qualities, especially in human beings
vocation
an occupation for which one has a strong inclination
condone
to overlook or forgive as harmless or trivial
transgression
movement beyond the limits set by law
mandate
an authoritative command that must be followed
dais
a raised platform or table usually in a large room or hall
pulpit
a raised platform or high reading desk used for preaching or conducting a worship service
ravine
a small narrow steep sided valley
furrow
a trench in the earth made by a plow
tunic
a knee length belted under or outer garment
fraternity
a sense of brotherliness
pyre
a combustible heap for burning a dead body as a funeral rite
loadstone
an iron containing rock with magnetic properties
infamy
an evil reputation brought about by something grossly criminal shocking or brutal
solidarity
unity based on shared interests objectives or standards
