Strong in the face of fear; courageous.
Making a fine show or display.
Foolish or unwise.
After braving tricks on the high-dive, he braved a jump off the first diving platform.
To encounter with courage and fortitude, to defy, to provoke.
Secure in oneself; self-assured; self-confident.
Secure on one's own; self-reliant; self-sustaining.