See gumption in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
noun
- (Informal)
An aggressive readiness along with energy to undertake taxing efforts:
drive, enterprise, hustle, initiative, punch. (Informal) get-up-and-go, push. See action, tired, try - (Informal)
The ability to make sensible decisions:
common sense, judgment, sense, wisdom. (Informal) horse sense. See ability
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