Tony is so ______ that his friends tend to tell him all their problems.

Although Edgar Allan Poe is recognized as the originator of the mystery story genre and as a master of the short story, literary critics and the general public have debated the extent of both his genius and his madness since his death in 1849. Poe rose from destitute beginnings as an orphan to a childhood of relative comfort when a wealthy businessman took him in. As a young man, however, he descended through poverty and mental illness to an early death at the age of forty. In his short career, he produced dozens of poems, stories, and critical essays that reflect his brilliant creative intellect.

At twenty, Poe moved to Baltimore to live with his impoverished aunt and her daughter, where he eventually married his fourteen-year-old cousin, Virginia. Poe was obviously devoted to his young wife, and idealized images of her appear in many of his female characters. It is difficult to suppose, however, that they had a close relationship, since she was many years younger than he was and chronically ill with tuberculosis. Although Poe wrote for various newspapers and magazines during this time, making great strides in literary criticism and developing his short-story style, he achieved no monetary success.

His sensitive personality and a hereditary tendency to neurosis contributed to a tragic mental decline; however, this only seems to have reinforced the brilliant imagery and fascinating morbidity that he achieved in his tales. Many critics speculate that Poe also suffered from alcoholism and opium addiction. The fantastical quality of his work earned him a devoted posthumous following in France, but he was generally disparaged by his American contemporaries.

According to the passage, some of the women in Poe’s works were inspired by his —–.

........... one-third of his secretary's job involves administrative tasks, such as photocopying documents and scheduling conferences. 

In the Middle Ages, England _______ war on France.

By the time a machine is successfully reproduced and diffused throughout an industry, it may .............. be outdated.

Califomia employers should familiarize ............... with significant labor and employment laws passed by the Legislature in 2000.

_____! You deserved to win.

.............. bread, you usually need flour, salt, and yeast. 

Many recruiters will be attending this year's ............... job fair, which is being held at the Marshall Center.

That's all right. I don't mind …....waiting. 

Sheridan Fashions, now ................... throughout Japan, first began as a small tailor shop in Yukita twenty years ago.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

My suitcases are so heavy.

Three weeks after Ms. Kanes was hired , ............... had to move to Singapore.

By the time Mr. Greenfield returns from his business trip, the company's new policy ..................

Although Edgar Allan Poe is recognized as the originator of the mystery story genre and as a master of the short story, literary critics and the general public have debated the extent of both his genius and his madness since his death in 1849. Poe rose from destitute beginnings as an orphan to a childhood of relative comfort when a wealthy businessman took him in. As a young man, however, he descended through poverty and mental illness to an early death at the age of forty. In his short career, he produced dozens of poems, stories, and critical essays that reflect his brilliant creative intellect.

At twenty, Poe moved to Baltimore to live with his impoverished aunt and her daughter, where he eventually married his fourteen-year-old cousin, Virginia. Poe was obviously devoted to his young wife, and idealized images of her appear in many of his female characters. It is difficult to suppose, however, that they had a close relationship, since she was many years younger than he was and chronically ill with tuberculosis. Although Poe wrote for various newspapers and magazines during this time, making great strides in literary criticism and developing his short-story style, he achieved no monetary success.

His sensitive personality and a hereditary tendency to neurosis contributed to a tragic mental decline; however, this only seems to have reinforced the brilliant imagery and fascinating morbidity that he achieved in his tales. Many critics speculate that Poe also suffered from alcoholism and opium addiction. The fantastical quality of his work earned him a devoted posthumous following in France, but he was generally disparaged by his American contemporaries.

When Poe wrote for magazines, he —–.

Choose the best answer:
I used to __________ in Germany when I was 7.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

All  ___________  directed to Holston Prudential's customer service support team are handled in complete confidence.

Travelers are advised to send ................. requests for which room they would like at the hotel as soon as possible.

Any of our designs can be ......... to your specific needs and tastes and will always incorporate the timeless and skillful design capabilities of our team.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

Patients undergoing a complete medical examination are asked __________   eating solid food for 12 hours prior to their appointment.

Due to ................ need, applications will be reviewed on a daily basis and candidates may be interviewed and positions filled before the closing date.