Word of the day: INTREPID

Pronunciation : in·trep·id UK /ɪnˈtrep.ɪd/ US /ɪnˈtrep.ɪd/

Meaning:

'Intrepid' means fearless, courageous, bold, and adventurous, especially in the face of danger or uncertainty.

Origin & History:

The word "intrepid" originates from the Latin intrepidus, which is a combination of the prefix in- ("not") and trepidus ("alarmed").

English usage: It was first used in English in the late 1600s, appearing in a 1697 translation by John Dryden.

Victorian-era travel writers used it often for adventurers travelling across deserts, jungles, and mountains.

By the 20th century, the word 'intrepid' expanded from a general term for fearlessness to a popular description for explorers, adventurers, scientists, and journalists who displayed exceptional courage in th

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