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bravery

/ˈbreɪvəri/
English Definition
n. courage, valor
中文释义
勇敢
Example Sentence

The soldier's bravery in the face of enemy fire earned him a medal of honor.

这名士兵面对敌人火力时的勇敢为他赢得了荣誉勋章。

Synonyms
courage valor heroism
Antonyms
cowardice timidity
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
brave (courageous) + ry (noun)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “bravery”?

  1. A A sentence worded to elicit information
  2. B The state of containing nothing
  3. C Power or right
  4. D Courage, valor
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D — Courage, valor. “bravery” means courage, valor.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “courage, valor”?

  1. A bravery
  2. B emptiness
  3. C question
  4. D authority
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A — bravery. “bravery” means courage, valor.

Common questions about “bravery”

What does “bravery” mean?

bravery — courage, valor. In Chinese: 勇敢.

How do you pronounce “bravery”?

bravery is pronounced /ˈbreɪvəri/.

How is “bravery” used in a sentence?

The soldier's bravery in the face of enemy fire earned him a medal of honor. (这名士兵面对敌人火力时的勇敢为他赢得了荣誉勋章。)

What are synonyms for “bravery”?

courage, valor, heroism — all close in meaning to bravery (courage, valor).

What is the opposite of “bravery”?

cowardice, timidity — each the opposite of bravery (courage, valor).

Is “bravery” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. bravery 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 “bravery”?

brave (courageous) + ry (noun)

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