“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
TEMERARIOUS
daredevil, temerarious
(adjective) presumptuously daring; “a daredevil test pilot having the right stuff”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
temerarious (comparative more temerarious, superlative most temerarious)
Recklessly daring or bold.
Synonyms
• audacious
Source: Wiktionary
Tem`er*a"ri*ous, a. Etym: [L. temerarius. See Temerity.]
Definition: Unreasonably adventurous; despising danger; rash; headstrong; audacious; reckless; heedless.
– Tem`er*a"ri*ous*ly, adv. I spake against temerarious judgment. Latimer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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