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trepid is a far better choice in many ways.
Yeahbut®, it just doesn't seem to have the oomph it needs. It just lies there with no guts, no condemnation of its referent. Trepida(t/c)ious has a quiver to it that supports its connotation.
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Dear Fiberbabe: , Greek trapein to press grapes. I remember reading that they had barefoot virgins trample the grapes. I wonder how they maintained the supply of qualified tramplers. And foot hygiene of same.
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Is the foot hygeine the context for morphing to fear? Eek.
On a barely related note, I've always thought the Dodge Intrepid should be a big guzzly SUV instead of a passenger sedan. How fearless can a sedan really be?
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"How fearless can a sedan really be?" OOh, yes. Or a James Bond type sports car .........................seat! - with an ejector
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