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Words, Words, Words BobbiM May 6, 2014 Virago; n. A woman who is noisy, bold, or domineering. The mans wife was a virago. She yelled at him all the time. A strong, often large, courageous, and brave woman. She is a virago who is strong in her belief of education. Because of her belief she has opened up her own school. Brash; adj. Hasty, unthinking, and impetuous; quick to act without considering the consequences. I made the brash decision to not call on her birthday and now she wont talk to me. Capricious; adj. impulsive, whimsical. My decision to move away from home was capricious but in the end it worked out for the better. Daring; adj. Willing to take risks; bold and venturesome, sometimes without much sense. It was daring of me to cliff jump into the ocean. Derring-do; n. A reckless, daring, or careless action. My action to skip school was a derring-do. Plucky; adj. Having or displaying courage, tenacity, and resourcefulness under difficult or trying circumstances. I will demonstrate my plucky approach to life by laughing all the time throughout my trial of infertility. Resolute; adj. Firm, determined, and unwavering. I am resolute in my determination to finish reading this book. I will do it. Stalwart; adj. Strong, bold, daring, firm, and resolute; having determination and a stick-to-it attitude. I will stand stalwart in my decision to work from home. Steadfast; adj. Steady and reliable; dependable even during trying or dangerous times. She stood steadfast in her value of not doing illegal things. She left the party quickly. Tenacious; adj. Holding tight; not letting go or yielding to the opposition. I will not believe he doesnt love me. I am tenacious in my belief that he still cares. Valiant; adj. Brave; full of valor and courage. The valiant soldier did not run but stayed to fight. Audacious; adj. Fearlessly bold; possibly even foolhardy and daring. Her audacious behavior was helpful when she needed to stand up for her value. Unrestrained by convention or propriety; insolent. Her audacious outburst embarrassed me at dinner. Spirited and original. She is audacious in her bohemian style. Bravado; n. A tendency toward showy defiance or false expressions of courage. At the haunted house, I displayed bravado even though I was terrified. Dauntless; adj. Not easily intimidated; courageous and brave. I wish to be more dauntless and ask him out on a date. Defiance; n. Bold resistance; brave opposition. He withstood the bullying defiantly. Arrogant attitude, often rude and dismissive. He acted in complete defiance as he left and broke the rule. Fortitude; n. Showing great strength and bravery under adverse conditions such as pain and torture. I admired how she pressed forward with such fortitude during her trials. Gallant; adj. Bold and dashing. The gallant prince carried me over the mud puddle. Bravely daring; selflessly courageous. They made a gallant attempt to save the girl but with no success. Stately; majestic; seemingly regal in demeanor. That gallant china doll was very expensive. Intrepid; adj. Courageous; acting with much determination and little fear. She was an intrepid person to be one of the first to settle in Nevada.