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courage

/ˈkʌrɪdʒ/
cour · age ˈkʌr · ɪdʒ
English Definition
n. the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery
中文释义
勇气,胆量
Significado en Español
coraje, valentía
한국어 뜻
용기
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lòng can đảm, dũng khí
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Example Sentence

It took courage to speak in front of the crowd.

在人群面前讲话需要勇气。

Synonyms
bravery valor boldness
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “courage”:

  1. A cowardice
  2. B fear
  3. C timidity
  4. D bravery
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D — bravery. “courage” means n. the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

It took great ______ for the firefighter to run into the burning house.

  1. A fear
  2. B courage
  3. C cowardice
  4. D weakness
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B — courage. “courage” means n. the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery

Common questions about “courage”

What does “courage” mean?

courage — n. the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery. In Chinese: 勇气,胆量.

How do you pronounce “courage”?

courage is pronounced /ˈkʌrɪdʒ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: cour · age.

How do you use “courage” in a sentence?

It took courage to speak in front of the crowd. (在人群面前讲话需要勇气。)

What are synonyms for “courage”?

bravery, valor, boldness — all close in meaning to courage (n. the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery).

Is “courage” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. courage appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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