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Nerve

Definition

The courage or confidence to do something difficult or unpleasant, or a feeling of anxiety or fear about something that might happen.

Example Sentences

1It takes a lot of nerve to speak in front of a large audience without preparation.
2Does she have the nerve to ask for a raise after only six months on the job?
3He lost his nerve and decided not to apply for the challenging position.
4If you have the nerve to try skydiving, you will experience an incredible rush of adrenaline.
5She is trying to work up the nerve to tell her parents about her decision to quit college.

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