She attempted to ______ her parents about her problematic report card, but they saw right through her deception.

The teacher ________ her students with a mesmerizing beginning to the presentation.

Mr. Krab was consumed with ________ and would do anything just to make a dollar.

The boss displayed _______ for his employees by disrespecting and belittling them.

She liked to _____ over her victories by loudly bragging to everyone in earshot.

“No,” she said ______, rudely making her opinion clear with her short response.

She continued to _________ her feelings towards her crush; she acted coldly towards him so that he wouldn't figure out how she truly felt.

The _______ man greatly suffered while living on the streets.

The ________ of the movie led to it flopping at the box office; no one wanted to see the film after the critics thoroughly insulted it.