bravado

"Every person who passes by is a potential customer."

"The dog cautiously approached the sleeping cat. "

"The teenager's defiance was clear when she refused to follow her parents' curfew. "

"His nervousness about the upcoming presentation was evident in his shaky voice. "

"The electronics company had a large showroom filled with their latest laptops and tablets. "

"My younger brother loves playing basketball after school. "

"The braggart at the lunch table boasted about his perfect score on the math test, even though he probably just guessed. "

"The new student swaggered into the classroom, convinced he was the smartest person there. "

"The store displayed the new fall clothing in its front window. "

"Because she had been a dancer for years, she was a practiced performer. "

"The store manager received many complaints about the long wait times at the checkout. "

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "