I use dictionary dot com whenever I have to find synonyms and antonyms. or thesaurus dot com I just put in the word and it gives me the tons of synonyms.
Answer:
Bassanio rejects the gold casket because he is aware that European moral iconographies repudiate earthly wealth (though, ironically, Bassanio is a poor illustration of the principle).
Hope it helps
C. life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness