"an intrepid explorer"
2. trepidation - n. trembling, in fright, fear, a feeling of alarm or dread
"The surfer felt trepidation as he finally stood up on his board"
3. despondent - adj. feeling or showing profound hopelessness, discouragement, or gloom
"despondent about failing health"
4. decorum - n. politeness, manners, dignity appropriateness of behavior or conduct, speech, dress etc.
5. aspire - v. to long ambitiously, or desire for something of high value
"She aspires to become a doctor"
6. vacillate - v. hesitate, to sway unsteadily; to fluctuate
"His tendency to vacillate makes him a poor leader"
7. desultory - adj. having no set plan; random; moving or jumping from one thing to another
"a desultory speech"
8. fallacy - n. misleading, false notion/belief; misconception, delusion, misapprehension
"that the world is flat was one time a popular fallacy"
9. formidable - adj. dreadful threatening, frightful, fearful basically causing fear
"a formidable opponent"
10. heritage - n. anything that is or can be inherited or passed down from previous generations; traditions, property etc.
"a heritage of knowledge and techniques was passed on to the anxious listeners"
11. guru - n. mentor, a teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters; leader"In a culture that worships slimness, he was the Guru of Lean"
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