Both Uses
bravado
in
The Mysterious Benedict Society
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- Kate asked, with a show of bravado.†
p. 55.6 *
- Despite her bravado, however, Constance was so weak she toppled forward when she tried to stand.†
p. 463.5
Definitions:
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(1)
(bravado) a bold manner or show of bravery -- often hiding fear or insecurity
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)