6.1 Valiant

When and Where did I find the word: I found this word on none other than Facebook (I should have been doing so many other things).  While Facebook stalking, one of my friends on Facebook posted a picture and the caption said, "she gave it a effort." 

What is means: According to dictionary.com valiant means, "boldly courageous; brave; stout-hearted." It also means "marked by or showing bravery or valor; heroic; worthy;excellent." 

Level of Familiarity: This is a word that I have encountered several times in many different situations.  However, it is not a word I normally use in my own conversations.  This word is another "heart" word for me.  I love the way it sounds.  It sounds almost "royal," "regal" or "high-class." 

Do I Want to Know This Word Well and Why? I think this word is a good word to know.  As I said before it sounds "regal" and I personally think when it is used it makes a person sound smart.  Valiant is a good word to describe one'seffort (as my Facebook friend did).  I think as teachers, instead of saying excellent job, we could say "valiant effort." What do you think???

Do I Think Others Should Know This Word Well...if so WHO and WHY?:  Of course I think others should know this word.  Like I said before, I have encountered this word several times.  I think this word is a great descriptor.  I think my future students should definitely know if because they might see it as a comment on one of the projects they will submit.