Brave, spirited (6)
I believe the answer is:
plucky
This clue is a double definition.
'brave' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'spirited' is the second definition.
(similar in meaning)
(Other definitions for plucky that I've seen before include "Game" , "stout" , "Determined, courageous" , "Feisty, gutsy" , "Doughty" .)