brave
adjective
capable of dealing with danger or pain, without seeming to be frightened
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Brave and willing to take risks
fearless
adjective
not afraid of anyone or anything. This word shows that you admire people like this.
audacious
adjective
done with extreme confidence, despite difficulties, risks, or the negative attitudes of other people
undaunted
adjective
determined and not afraid to continue doing something, even though it might be difficult
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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a type of cart pulled by a horse and used in the past for carrying barrels of beer
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conflict mineral
a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons
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