braveryA policeman who chased a burglar despite a serious leg injury has received an award for bravery.
courageYou have shown great courage in coming to testify.
pluckinformalYou have to admire his pluck.
gutsinformalI didn't have the guts to go on my own.
valourUKformalThe Victoria Cross is Britain's highest military award for valour.
heroismI witnessed an example of heroism that made me proud to be British.
fearlessnessShe had the sort of fearlessness necessary for the world of downhill skiing.