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Audacious

Audacious. By Jane Poelman. Definition . Audacious ( Adj ) Extremely bold or daring Recklessly brave; fearless Unrestrained. Etymology. 1540s "confident, intrepid," (from L. audacia ) "daring, boldness, courage" (from audax ) "bold, daring," (from audere ) "to dare." 1590s

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Audacious

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  1. Audacious By Jane Poelman

  2. Definition • Audacious (Adj) • Extremely bold or daring • Recklessly brave; fearless • Unrestrained

  3. Etymology • 1540s • "confident, intrepid," (from L. audacia) "daring, boldness, courage" (from audax) "bold, daring," (from audere) "to dare." • 1590s • Bad sense of “shameless” is attested

  4. Use it in a sentence… • The audience cheered the audacious feats of the trapeze artists. (from WikiAnswers) • Although many considered her boldness offensive, Maggie's ability to ask audacious questions made her a popular news reporter. (from blurtit.com) • Surfing is for audacious individuals who don't fear sharks and giant waves. (from brainyflix.com)

  5. Who/what is audacious? • Skydiving • Speech-giving • Rosa Parks’ actions • Martin Luther King Jr. • U.S. Military • A mouse facing a cat • Surfing • Fear Factor candidates • Assertive televangelists • Crazy/“out there” fashion trends

  6. Audacious things (from Brainyflix.com) (from google images) (From Brainyflix.com)

  7. Viewer Discretion is advised (esp. for sensitive stomachs)

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