Audacious
mediumPositive toneaw-DAY-shus
adjective
Definition
Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks
Memory hook
AUD-acious: You need AUDACITY to be this bold -- daring and fearless.
Word roots
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Examples
“The audacious plan to climb the mountain in winter surprised everyone.”
“Her audacious business strategy paid off handsomely.”
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Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The ______ plan to climb the mountain in winter surprised everyone.”
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audacious
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GRE Tip
Audacious is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "bold" or "daring" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "timid".
Related GRE Words
daunt
To make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive
intrepid
fearless and resolutely courageous
pusillanimous
Lacking courage or resolution; cowardly
abate
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
abiding
Lasting for a long time; enduring and unchanging
abstract
Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence
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