9th Grade Vocab

Although she grew up with orthodox beliefs, she became more open to new ideas in adulthood

His glib response made it clear he hadn’t put any real thought into the question.

She had the effrontery to ask for a promotion even after showing up late every day for a month.

After the scandal, he became a pariah in the community, shunned by nearly everyone he once called a friend.

As the family patriarch, he made decisions for everyone and was highly respected by his children and grandchildren.

The mansion’s grand, elegant design was typical of antebellum architecture in the South.

The doctor assured her that the growth was benign and posed no threat to her health.

The position was largely a sinecure, offering a title and salary without requiring any real work.

The judge was removed from the case after he was found to be biased in favor of the plaintiff.

The fatuity of his remark was evident when everyone stared in stunned silence, unable to believe he’d actually said it.

His fatuous comment about the situation revealed his lack of understanding.