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1) (an instance of) a display of boldness or courage (bravado)

2) a plan, especially one that needs courage or boldness or that is difficult (enterprise)

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Meaning:
audacity

bold rudeness

recklessness, daring

confidence

the act of confiding

belief in oneself

defiance

an obvious refusal to obey

disobedience, disregard

determination

a seriousness in wanting to do something successfully

perseverance

disrespect

the expression of one's low opinion of, lack of respect for, (a person)

disregard, rudeness toward someone

familiarity

the state of being familiar; the state of being (too) friendly

friendliness

fortitude

calm courage, self-control, in the face of pain, danger or difficulty

strength of mind; guts

gallantry

bravery, civility

bravery, civility

ginger

(a plant with) a hot-tasting root used in cooking and for making a kind of wine; a light reddish-yellow colour

spirit

gluttony

the habit or practice of easting too much

abandon, indulgence

heroism

great courage

bravery

impetuosity

nerve, audacity

nerve, audacity

impulsiveness

nerve, audacity

nerve, audacity

pluck

courage; spirit; a short, sharp pull; to pull the feathers off (a chicken etc)

person's resolution, courage

recalcitrance

the state of being disobedient

defiance

resolution

a formal expression of opinion by an official meeting; something one makes up one's mind to do; the ending (of a doubt, problem etc) by supplying an answer

determination, strong will

resolve

a serious decision; to decide (something), especially with determination

decision, determination

rudeness

impoliteness

impoliteness

spirit

a person's soul, mind; an invisible being, e.g. a ghost, fairy, elf etc; state of mind; the quality of having courage, determination

soul, attitude

temerity

foolishly rude speech or action

nerve, audacity

valour

bravery, especially in war

bravery

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