The Phenomenon of Bullshit Jobs

Question 1

Bullshit

Answer 1

noun / adjective / verb
Something that is meaningless or deceptive
* He gave me some bullshit excuse about why he was late, but I knew he just forgot the meeting.
* All this paperwork feels like bullshit; it’s just busywork with no real purpose.

Question 2

Noxious

Answer 2

adjective
Harmful and toxic, causing damage to others
* His noxious personality made it impossible for anyone to work with him for long.
* His noxious comments during the meeting left everyone feeling demoralized.

Question 3

Paragon of virtue

Answer 3

phrase
A person who embodies the highest moral standards and ethical behavior
* He was regarded as the paragon of leadership, inspiring everyone around him.
* She is a paragon of virtue, always helping others and staying true to her principles.

Question 4

Decent

Answer 4

adjective
Describing someone who is morally good or kind
* Although he may not be the most exciting, he’s a decent friend who can always be counted on.
* I think you’ll like him—he’s decent and has a good sense of humor.

Question 5

Be made to feel

Answer 5

verbal phrase
To be caused to experience a specific emotion or feeling due to someone else’s actions or words
* She was made to feel like she wasn’t good enough by her harsh critics.
* His constant praise made me feel proud of my work.

Question 6

Be of no account

Answer 6

verbal phrase
To be considered unimportant, insignificant, or not worthy of attention
* He was regarded as a person of no account, with little influence or importance in the organization.
* In the eyes of the company, she was of no account, just another employee to fill a position.

Question 7

Justification

Answer 7

noun
A reason or explanation given to show that something is right, reasonable, or acceptable
* The manager gave a clear justification for the decision to reduce costs.
* The lawyer’s justification for the defendant’s actions helped reduce the sentence.

Question 8

Say
(a survey, document, etc.)

Answer 8

verb
To express a particular message, information, or idea
* The book says that happiness comes from within.
* The document says that all employees must complete the training by the end of the month.

Question 9

The idle rich

Answer 9

noun
A group of wealthy people who do not need to work for a living and often lead a life of luxury and leisure
* He was born into a family of the idle rich, where hard work was a foreign concept.
* Many people criticize the idle rich for not using their wealth to contribute to society.

Question 10

To make it look like …

Answer 10

phrase
To cause something to appear in a particular way
* He tried to make it look like he was busy, but he was actually just checking his phone.
* She made it look like she had been working all day, even though she had only just started.

Question 11

“It’s got to the point …”

Answer 11

Phrase
Meaning that a situation has reached a certain stage where it has become serious or requires action
* It’s got to the point where I can’t ignore the problem anymore.
* It’s got to the point where we’re running out of time to finish the report.

Question 12

Pointless

Answer 12

adjective
Lacking purpose, value, or meaningful outcome
* The argument was pointless because neither side was willing to listen.
* It’s pointless to try convincing her when her mind is already made up.

Question 13

Indian reservation

Answer 13

noun
Land set aside in the U.S. for Native American tribes, where they have self-governance
* Many Indian reservations face challenges like limited access to healthcare and education.
* Casinos are a significant source of revenue for some Indian reservations.

Question 14

Support oneself

Answer 14

verbal phrase
To financially provide for one’s own needs without relying on others
* He works two part-time jobs to support himself while attending college.
* It can be challenging to support oneself in a city with a high cost of living.