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The position was largely a sinecure, offering a title and salary without requiring any real work.
a demanding job
a "cushy" job
As the family patriarch, he made decisions for everyone and was highly respected by his children and grandchildren.
the owners of the home.
male head of the household
the youngest member of the family
the mother
After the scandal, he became a pariah in the community, shunned by nearly everyone he once called a friend.
a trusted friend
a stranger
an outcast
a famous writer
The mansion’s grand, elegant design was typical of antebellum architecture in the South.
without bells
having bells
occuring or existing before the Civil War
Although she grew up with orthodox beliefs, she became more open to new ideas in adulthood
altering beliefs
shifting beliefs
traditional beliefs of a religion
changing beliefs
His fatuous comment about the situation revealed his lack of understanding.
serious
pointless
The judge was removed from the case after he was found to be biased in favor of the plaintiff.
partial
unfairly for or against something or someone
fair
She had the effrontery to ask for a promotion even after showing up late every day for a month.
shy
shameless behavior
kindness
The fatuity of his remark was evident when everyone stared in stunned silence, unable to believe he’d actually said it.
whisper
great intellect
extreme foolishness
The doctor assured her that the growth was benign and posed no threat to her health.
dangerous
not harmful
frightening
His glib response made it clear he hadn’t put any real thought into the question.
insincere
thoughtful
loud
careful
