Anthem Vocab

Question 1

Collectivism

Answer 1

a cultural and political theory that prioritizes the needs of a group over the needs of the individual

Question 2

Objectivism

Answer 2

the idea that reality is absolute and independent of personal opinion, social convention, or a supernatural being

Question 3

Existentialism

Answer 3

explores the human condition and the responsibility of individuals to create their own meaning in life

Question 4

Libertarian Government

Answer 4

the government should have less control over the lives of its citizens and should let them be responsible for themselves without the involvement of the government.

Question 5

Representative Government

Answer 5

a system in which larger groups are represented in government bodies by one person or a small group of people.

Question 6

Laissez-Faire

Answer 6

the government’s role is to protect the rights of the individual, rather than regulating business in any way.
“leave it alone” economically

Question 7

Totalitarian Government

Answer 7

government that takes control, centralized, state control over every aspect of public and private life.

Question 8

Dictatorial Government

Answer 8

a form of government characterized by the rule of one person or a small group of people who have no checks and balances on their power

Question 9

Obliterate

Answer 9

destroy utterly; wipe out.

Question 10

Transgression

Answer 10

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense.

Question 11

Subordinate

Answer 11

lower in rank or position.

Question 12

Anathema

Answer 12

a person or thing detested or loathed
or
a strong curse.

Question 13

Malicious

Answer 13

characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm.

Question 14

Hubris

Answer 14

exaggerated pride or self-confidence.

Question 15

Inquisitive

Answer 15

curious or inquiring.

Question 16

Naivety

Answer 16

lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

Question 17

Aptitude

Answer 17

a natural ability to do something.

Question 18

Eccentricity

Answer 18

unusual behavior that other people consider strange.

Question 19

Incredulous

Answer 19

(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.

Question 20

Complacent

Answer 20

showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements.

Question 21

Placid

Answer 21

(of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited.

Question 22

Dramatic Irony

Answer 22

a literary and theatrical device in which the reader or audience knows more than the characters they are following

Question 23

Situational Irony

Answer 23

when the outcome of a situation is contrary to or different from what is expected

Question 24

Verbal Irony

Answer 24

a statement in which the speaker’s words are incongruous with the speaker’s intent.