| blunder, bogus, bolster, brag, brawl, breach, brevity, brittle, bristle, brisk |
1. The detective uncovered a trail of ______________________ evidence planted by the culprit to mislead the investigation.
2. The hacker was able to ______________________ the firewall and gain unauthorized access to the server.
3. The restaurant experienced a ______________________ lunchtime rush, with customers coming in one after another.
4. The speaker’s talent for ______________________ allowed them to convey complex ideas in a concise manner.
5. The company’s financial stability was revealed to be ______________________ when a minor economic downturn led to major losses.
6. The dog’s fur would ______________________ whenever it sensed a stranger approaching the house.
7. The politician’s insensitive comment was a major ______________________ that caused public outrage.
8. The dispute over a parking space turned into a full-blown ______________________, drawing a crowd of onlookers.
9. His constant ______________________ about his wealth and possessions alienated many of his friends.
10. The company decided to hire additional staff to ______________________ its customer support team.
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<Answer>
1. bogus
2. breach
3. brisk
4. brevity
5. brittle
6. bristle
7. blunder
8. brawl
9. bragging
10. bolster