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audacious

adjective/ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/

showing a willingness to take bold risks

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audacious in a sentence

The team pulled off an audacious comeback in the final two minutes of the game.

Her audacious plan to climb the cliff without ropes shocked the whole team.

Where it comes from

From Latin audax 'bold, daring'

Memory hook

AUD-ACIOUS — imagine an AUDIENCE gasping at someone's bold, daring stunt.

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