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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intrepid -
Extremely brave and showing no fear of dangerous situations
With a simple slingshot, the intrepid David brought down Goliath.
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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.
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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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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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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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spunky -
Courageous and determined
Dora the Explorer's spunky personality allows her to travel the world in search of adventure.
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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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valiant -
Possessing or showing courage or determination
Brave soldiers always march valiantly towards danger, unafraid of the risks to themselves.
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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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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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mettle -
Strength of character — showing resilience and spirit.
The soldiers showed their mettle during the toughest part of the battle.
