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aggressive	very bold; acting as if full of power and authority; forceful. [1/2 definitions]
bold	When you are bold, it means that you are willing to do something even though you might be afraid. When you are bold, you are brave. [3 definitions]
cheek	bold or rude behavior. [1/2 definitions]
daring	the quality of being bold and willing to take risks; courage. [2 definitions]
defiance	bold disobedience and lack of respect for authority.
enterprise	a plan or project that is risky, bold, or difficult to carry out; undertaking. [1/2 definitions]
flourish	to wave about in a bold or dramatic way. [1/5 definitions]
forward	too bold. [1/7 definitions]
impertinent	rude or too bold.
impudent	not showing respect; bold and rude.
timid	not bold or confident with other people; shy. [1/2 definitions]

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