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audacity

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Main Entry:
au·dac·i·ty 
          Listen to the pronunciation of audacity
Pronunciation:
\-ˈda-sə-tē\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural au·dac·i·ties
Etymology:
Middle English audacite, from Latin audac-, audax
Date:
15th century
1: the quality or state of being audacious: as a: intrepid boldness b: bold or arrogant disregard of normal restraints <had the audacity to defy his boss> 2: an audacious act —usually used in plural <her worst audacities did not seem to surprise him — Edith Wharton>
synonyms see temerity


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