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.
fearlessnessShe had the sort of fearlessness necessary for the world of downhill skiing.
nerveI didn't have the nerve to disagree with him.