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verve - Vigor and spirit or enthusiasm

With his winning personality and incredible verve, Terry Crews is one of the most charismatic actors working today.

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embolden - To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.

Her teacher's praise emboldened her to speak up in class.

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mettle - Strength of character — showing resilience and spirit.

The soldiers showed their mettle during the toughest part of the battle.

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bravado - A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate

The warring country brought forth a large army in a show of bravado against their enemies.

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gallant - Brave, heroic.

In 1826, the defenders of the Alamo made a gallant but unsuccessful attempt to fight off the Mexican troops.

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gutsy - Showing courage, determination, and spirit

Malala Yousafzai's gutsy attempt to pursue an education despite being attacked by the Taliban is a profile in courage.

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savior - Someone who comes to the aid of others, improving their circumstances or offering a solution to a problem.

The firefighter was hailed as a savior after rescuing the family trapped in the burning building.

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adventurous - Willing to take risks to try new and difficult methods, ideas, or experiences.

He loved learning new techniques of programming, and he had an adventurous attitude and approach to computers.

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maverick - An unorthodox or independent-minded person

Frank Sinatra was such a maverick in his field that his best-known song is, appropriately, "My Way."

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daring - Willing to take risks; brave or bold.

The skydiver made a daring leap from the plane at 15,000 feet.

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audacious - To be very confident and daring : very bold and surprising or shocking

The men knew that if they could do something as audacious as climbing Mount Everest, then nothing else in life would seem impossible.

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valiant - Possessing or showing courage or determination

Brave soldiers always march valiantly towards danger, unafraid of the risks to themselves.