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The ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation

They showed great courage during the war.

braveryvalorheroism

A person who has leprosy

The creature appeared as a leper.

outcastafflicteddisease

To start

The movie begins at 7pm.

startcommenceinitiate

Underground tunnels that carry away wastewater and refuse

The sewers ran beneath the city.

drainculvertcesspool

To bring together or create something

The band was formed in 2003.

establishcreatestart

The decomposition of organic matter

The smell of rot was overwhelming.

decaydecomposition

To be roused or awakened from inactivity, sleep, or calmness

Something deep inside began to stir.

awakenrouseagitate

Slightly wet; moist

The damp towel was hanging on the rack.

moistwet

More cruel; inspiring more cruelty

a crueler tyrant

meanerharshermore brutal

a sound reflected back or repeated by surfaces

Their footsteps echoed in the narrow spaces.

resonatereverberateringresound

the outer boundary of an object or area

On the surface, it looks peaceful.

exteriorfaceoutside

To adhere or stick closely to something

Stan, careful and exact, clung to reason.

adherestickgrasp