Boldness

  • 91nerve — noun 1) the nerves that transmit pain Syn: nerve fiber, neuron, axon, dendrite 2) the match will be a test of nerve Syn: confidence, assurance, coolheadedness, self possession; courage, bravery, pluck …

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  • 92temerity — noun I doubt they ll have the temerity to print these accusations Syn: audacity, nerve, effrontery, impudence, impertinence, cheek, gall, presumption; daring; informal face, front, neck, chutzpah •• temerity, audacity, effrontery, foolhardiness,… …

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  • 93face — n Face, countenance, visage, physiognomy, mug, puss denote the front part of a human or, sometimes, animal head including the mouth, nose, eyes, forehead, and cheeks. Face is the simple and direct word {your face is dirty} {she struck him in the… …

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  • 94assurance — n 1. assertion, affirmation, averment, asseveration, profession, protestation, avouchment, declaration, statement. 2. pledge, promise, vow, oath, word of honor; guaranty, guarantee, warrant, warranty, contract, bond, security, surety; attestation …

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  • 95audacity — au•dac•i•ty [[t]ɔˈdæs ɪ ti[/t]] n. pl. ties 1) boldness or daring, esp. with confident disregard for personal safety, conventional thought, or other restrictions; nerve 2) effrontery; shameless boldness 3) Usu., audacities. audacious acts or… …

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  • 96enterprise — en•ter•prise [[t]ˈɛn tərˌpraɪz[/t]] n. 1) a project undertaken, esp. one that is important or difficult or requires boldness or energy 2) a plan for such a project 3) participation or engagement in such projects 4) boldness or readiness in… …

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  • 97presume — pre•sume [[t]prɪˈzum[/t]] v. sumed, sum•ing 1) to take for granted, assume, or suppose 2) law Law. to assume as true in the absence of proof to the contrary 3) to undertake with unwarrantable boldness 4) to undertake (to do something) without… …

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  • 98audacity — /ɔˈdæsəti/ (say aw dasuhtee) noun 1. boldness or daring, especially reckless boldness. 2. effrontery or insolence. {Latin audācia daring + ty2} …

  • 99enterprise — /ˈɛntəpraɪz / (say entuhpruyz) noun 1. a project undertaken or to be undertaken, especially one that is of some importance or that requires boldness or energy. 2. engagement in such projects. 3. boldness or readiness in undertaking, adventurous… …

  • 100presume — [c]/prəˈzjum / (say pruh zyoohm) verb (presumed, presuming) –verb (t) 1. to take for granted, assume, or suppose: I presume you re tired. 2. Law to assume as true in the absence of proof to the contrary. 3. to undertake, with unwarrantable… …