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brave

/breɪv/
English Definition
adj. willing to face danger or pain; courageous.
中文释义
勇敢的
Example Sentence

The brave firefighter entered the burning building to rescue the trapped family.

勇敢的消防员进入燃烧的建筑物,救出被困的一家。

Synonyms
courageous fearless valiant
Antonyms
cowardly timid
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
Root brav- (brave), as in: bravery (brave).
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “brave”?

  1. A Not able to be changed
  2. B Helpful, good
  3. C Willing to face danger or pain; courageous.
  4. D Not changing, continuous
Show answer

C — Willing to face danger or pain; courageous.. “brave” means willing to face danger or pain; courageous..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “willing to face danger or pain; courageous.”?

  1. A unchangeable
  2. B constant
  3. C beneficial
  4. D brave
Show answer

D — brave. “brave” means willing to face danger or pain; courageous..

Common questions about “brave”

What does “brave” mean?

brave — willing to face danger or pain; courageous.. In Chinese: 勇敢的.

How do you pronounce “brave”?

brave is pronounced /breɪv/.

How is “brave” used in a sentence?

The brave firefighter entered the burning building to rescue the trapped family. (勇敢的消防员进入燃烧的建筑物,救出被困的一家。)

What are synonyms for “brave”?

courageous, fearless, valiant — all close in meaning to brave (willing to face danger or pain; courageous.).

What is the opposite of “brave”?

cowardly, timid — each the opposite of brave (willing to face danger or pain; courageous.).

Is “brave” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. brave is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “brave”?

Root brav- (brave), as in: bravery (brave).

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The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.