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temerarious

 
Dictionary: tem·er·ar·i·ous   (tĕm'ə-râr'ē-əs) pronunciation
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adj.
Presumptuously or recklessly daring: "I would never have been temerarious enough to make use of such a title on my own" (Brendan Gill). See synonyms at reckless.

[From Latin temerārius, from temere, rashly.]

temerariously tem'er·ar'i·ous·ly adv.

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/tem eh RARE ee us/  marked by temerity
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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: presumptuously daring
  Synonyms: brash, daredevil

 
 
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