the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
pluckiness
noun
the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
spunk
noun
the courage to carry on
grit
noun
fortitude and determination
mettlesomeness
noun
courageous high-spiritedness
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mutig
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plein de cran
faire preuve de courage
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guaperas
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coraggioso
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充满活力的
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元気な
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cesur
cesaret göstermek
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Test Yourself1 / 3
What is the primary definition of the word 'spunky'?
The primary meaning of 'spunky' is 'showing courage'.
Which of the following sentences uses the word 'spunky' in a grammatically correct way?
Using 'spunky' in a noun/adjective form makes the first sentence correct.
In which domain is the word 'spunky' most likely to appear as standard vocabulary?
'spunky' is a standard word used primarily in general literature and formal communications.
Community Poll1 / 6
How often do you encounter the word 'spunky' in your daily reading?
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Do you find 'spunky' easy to spell?
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In your opinion, does the word 'spunky' have a positive, neutral, or gloomy tone?
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Which age group is most likely to use 'spunky' in regular conversations?
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How likely are you to use 'spunky' in a professional email?
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Would you classify 'spunky' as formal, casual, or slang?
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