1. She likes to take the opposite point of view and play the devil's ________ .

2. Although her boss knew that she was not telling the truth, her explanations for being late were always so reasonable and totally ________ that he believed her.

3. I've looked everywhere for my key and even carried out an ________ search of my car but I can't find that book.

4. Despite all the chaos around him the captain remained totally calm and assumed an air of ________ .

5. I am completely confused as to why she did it and so it's not ________ to imagine why other people are mystified, too.

6. Remember that this happened first and was ________ to the episode that happened afterwards.

7. Many of the safety instructions on things you buy often seem unnecessary and often quite ________ to the average person.

8. It's a complete waste of time ________ over who was to blame, the main thing we have to do is decide what to do next.

9. I assure you that you will have no problem with the task because it's as easy ________ can be.

10. I have great ________ for them at this time because I have had a similar experience.