mettle -
Strength of character — showing resilience and spirit.
The soldiers showed their mettle during the toughest part of the battle.
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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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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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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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moxie -
Force of character, determination, or nerve
Dr. Martin Luther King possessed such great moxie that he never wavered in his fight for civil rights.
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warrior -
A person with courage and the inclination to fight and win
When Arnold became head of Sales, he used the warrior inside himself to win every sale, large or small.
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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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valor -
Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle
As Goliath sped towards him, David felt no fear and relied on his valor to win the battle.
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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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spunky -
Courageous and determined
Dora the Explorer's spunky personality allows her to travel the world in search of adventure.
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plucky -
Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties
Mary's plucky personality made her determined to compete in the race despite being confined to a wheelchair.
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gumption -
Having spirited initiative and resourcefulness
Jill had enough gumption inside her to raise her hand to object about what the speaker was saying, because she thought what was being said was totally stupid.
