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Prowess Skill Exceptional Meaning Word Praʊəs N.英勇 Tribesmen

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n.英勇
The tribesmen sang a song of victory, describing their prowess in battle.
族人唱着胜利之歌,歌颂他们在战场上的勇武。
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prowessa superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation

Prowess means exceptional skill or ability. Your sailing prowess might save your life in a storm, while someone with less experience might make mistakes.

An earlier meaning of this word is exceptional bravery in battle, or a specific act of bravery. Prowess is from Middle English, from Old French proece, proesse, from prou, prud "good, capable, brave." The related English word proud has the now obsolete meaning of brave.

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