The college professor was known on campus as a_character-bland but harmless and noble in his ideals.
Correct answer: D. staid
- A. dogmatic
- B. auspicious
- C. stagnant
- D. staid
Explanation
In this context, "staid" means sedate, respectable, and unadventurous, often implying a conservative and conventional demeanor. The sentence suggests that the college professor was perceived as having a steady and serious character, though perhaps somewhat dull or unremarkable.
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