| Avid, baffle, balmy, baneful, banter, bellicose, bigotry, blandish, blaspheme, blatant |
1. The history book detailed the rise and fall of the _____________________ empire that waged numerous wars.
2. She is a(n) _____________________ reader, often finishing several books in a single week.
3. The complex math problem completely _____________________ the students, leaving them unsure of how to proceed.
4. The preacher condemned those who would _____________________ against their religious beliefs.
5. The company’s disregards for environmental regulations was a(n) _____________________ violation of the law.
6. His comments were laden with _____________________, displaying a narrow-minded view of different cultures.
7. The company’s unethical practices had a(n) _____________________ impact on both the environment and local communities.
8. The _____________________ temperatures of spring brought colorful flowers and renewed energy to the landscape.
9. The friends engaged in playful _____________________ as they shred stories and jokes around the campfire.
10. The salesman tried to _____________________ the hesitant customer with complements and special offers.
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1. bellicose
2. avid
3. baffled
4. blaspheme
5. blatant
6. bigotry
7. baneful
8. balmy
9. banter
10. blandish