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The word bristle helps you write a clear, compact, visual sentence. Like this: "He bristled." "She bristled, then left."
Bristles are short, stiff little hairs or spikes on animals and plants. (They're also the spiky little fibers on brooms, hairbrushes, toothbrushes, paintbrushes, etc.)
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"Bristle" is a fun, clear, common word that helps you compare someone's reaction to that of a scared, ticked off, or otherwise unnerved animal.
"Normally, Toby would bristle at being compared to Jimmy."
Explain the meaning of "bristle" without saying "see red" or "get your dander up."
Fill in the blanks: "When (something happens), (someone) bristles with (fear, anger, offense, annoyance, frustration, anxiety, or irritation)."
Try to spend 20 seconds or more on the game below. Don’t skip straight to the review—first, let your working memory empty out.
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