audacious
/ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/
Group 2Difficulty 2/3
Definitions
- (adjective)
- Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks GRE
- (adjective)
- Showing impudent lack of respect GRE
Example in Context
The audacious heist, which targeted three museums simultaneously, was described by authorities as unprecedented in scale.
Synonyms
bolddaringfearless
Etymology
Showing boldness and daring.
- audax (Latin) — bold
Memory Aid
🚪Sounds like “a door shush”
When you open A DOOR and SHUSH everyone to do a daring dance, that’s AUDACIOUS!
Visual Association
💃A person bursting through a door and confidently dancing on tables, shocking everyone.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “audacious” mean on the GRE?
audacious (adjective) means “Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks”. The audacious heist, which targeted three museums simultaneously, was described by authorities as unprecedented in scale.
How to remember “audacious” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “audacious” sounds like “a door shush”. When you open A DOOR and SHUSH everyone to do a daring dance, that’s AUDACIOUS!
What are synonyms for “audacious”?
Common synonyms: bold, daring, fearless.