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valor
What does valor mean?
valor (noun): the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle).
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use valor in a sentence?
- He received a medal for valor. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce valor?
/ˈvælɚ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
What are synonyms of valor?
Words related to valor
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “valor” mean?
the process of, or an instance of, identification of the nature and cause of a medical condition or illness
Not quite: that's what diagnosis means.
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
Right! That's what “valor” means.
skillfulness or extraordinary ability in a particular area of expertise; dexterity, mastery, or proficiency
Not quite: that's what prowess means.
the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition
Not quite: that's what adhesion means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “valor”?
amateur
Not quite: amateur means something else.
heroism
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biology
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custody
Not quite: custody means something else.
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