10
spirited(adjective, person, strong, energetic, feelings)
9
defiant(adjective, mad, bold, brave, naughty)
9
stout(adjective, fear)
9
valorous(adjective, strong, fear, noble, bold)
8
mettlesome(adjective, bright, energetic, passionate, lively)
8
strong(adjective, tough, energetic, violent, powerful)
8
undaunted(adjective, strong, fear, noble, bold)
8
venturesome(adjective, person, feelings, mad, bold)
7
resolute(adjective, clear, strong, tough, severe)
6
daredevil(adjective, person, feelings, mad, bold)
6
forceful(adjective, clear, strong, tough, severe)
6
fortitudinous(adjective, fear, bold, brave, stout)
6
forward(adjective, strong, smart, mad, bold)
6
stouthearted(adjective, person, strong, feelings, fear)
5
cheeky(adjective, smart, mad, bold, brave)
5
foolhardy(adjective, strong, smart, bold, resolute)
5
fresh(adjective, smart, mad, bold, brave)
5
gritty(adjective, strong, tough, smart, energetic)
5
gutty(adjective, slang, smart, lively, fear)
5
hearty
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