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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muzzle -
A device, usually an arrangement of straps or wires, placed over an animal's mouth to prevent the animal from biting, eating, etc.
In addition to a strait jacket, Hannibal Lecter was forced to wear a muzzle so he wouldn't eat people.
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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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Afraid
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gasp -
Inhale suddenly with the mouth open, out of pain, fear or astonishment
Sherry gasped when she suddenly realized that she had lost her wallet with $500 and all her ID's and credit cards.
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Mistake
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inadvertent -
Not deliberately planned or intended.
He made an inadvertent mistake by sending the email to the wrong person.
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Disgusting
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profanity -
A form of speech that violates social or moral standards, particularly in relation to sacred or revered subjects.
The teacher had to address the use of profanity in the classroom after several students started swearing loudly.
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Smart
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upgrade -
To improve and raise to a higher standard.
Though it was not cheap, I felt it was a good idea to upgrade to a laptop with more memory and a faster CPU.
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authentic -
Genuine or real, not fake or copied.
In her novels about New York in the early 20th century, Beverly tried to make the scenes and characters feel authentic and real, so that readers could emotionally identify with them.
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renegade -
A person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles
Benedict Arnold became an infamous renegade when he betrayed the Americans during the Revolutionary War.
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gyrations -
Circular or spiral movements, often in a rapid or repetitive manner.
The helicopter’s gyrations in the sky caused concern, as it seemed to be struggling to maintain control.
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Beautiful
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luxury -
A condition of abundance, great ease and comfort.
They enjoyed visiting the French Riviera, to parcipate in a lifestyle of luxury even if it was only for a week.
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surefire -
Guaranteed to produce a desired result.
His latest song is a surefire hit—everyone is talking about it.