In 'The soldier showed great valor in battle, earning the Medal of Honor,' VALOR most nearly means:

VALOR means great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle. Context clue: 'earning the Medal of Honor' — a high military award, indicating the soldier did something exceptional. From Latin 'valor' (strength, value, worth). Synonyms: courage, bravery, heroism, gallantry, fortitude, intrepidity. Antonyms: cowardice, timidity, fearfulness. Related: VALOROUS (adjective — showing valor); VALIANT (also adjective). Military vocabulary on the ASVAB: VALOR, GALLANT, HEROIC, BRAVE, COURAGEOUS, INTREPID, FEARLESS, STALWART, STEADFAST. Distinction: VALOR specifically suggests courage in the face of physical danger, especially combat; COURAGE is more general (moral or physical); BRAVERY is closer to valor but used in more contexts. Other military-related vocabulary: STRATEGY, TACTICS, RECONNAISSANCE, MORALE, DISCIPLINE, COMMAND, ALLEGIANCE, FORTITUDE, RESOLUTE. Military service members benefit from this vocabulary.