Which term means 'to surpass the limits of what is considered by society to be acceptable'?

• A. Transition
• B. Transgression
• C. Transformation
• D. Transit

Answer: (B)

Crossing social boundaries and breaking norms is what this item centers on. Transgression means a violation of rules, laws, or moral norms—going beyond what society accepts. It directly captures the sense of crossing a line that defines acceptable behavior, which is exactly what “to surpass the limits of what is considered by society to be acceptable” conveys. The other terms describe different kinds of change or movement without implying rule-breaking: transition refers to moving from one state to another; transformation indicates a deep change in form or character; transit means the act of passing through or moving from place to place. Remember the root trans- across; transgress- literally means to go across a boundary and beyond what is permitted.