The quality of mind enabling one to face danger or hardship resolutely

• moxie

  1. Aggressive energy; initiative:
  2. (Slang) Courage, pluck, perseverance, etc.; guts
  3. The ability to face difficulty with spirit and courage.

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  1. Aggressive energy; initiative:
  2. (Slang) Courage, pluck, perseverance, etc.; guts
  3. The ability to face difficulty with spirit and courage.

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• gutsiness

  1. The state or condition of being gutsy.

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  1. The state or condition of being gutsy.

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• spunkiness

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• spunk

  1. (Vulgar Slang) Ejaculated semen.
  2. A kind of wood or fungus that smolders when ignited; punk
  3. (Informal) Courage; spirit

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  1. (Vulgar Slang) Ejaculated semen.
  2. A kind of wood or fungus that smolders when ignited; punk
  3. (Informal) Courage; spirit

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• valor

  1. Courage and boldness, as in battle; bravery.
  2. Marked courage or bravery

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  1. Courage and boldness, as in battle; bravery.
  2. Marked courage or bravery

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• valiantness

  1. The property of being valiant.

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  1. The property of being valiant.

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• valiancy

  1. (Now rare) Valour, bravery.

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  1. (Now rare) Valour, bravery.

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• valiance

  1. The quality of being valiant; heroism, bravery or valour.

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  1. The quality of being valiant; heroism, bravery or valour.

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• undauntedness

  1. The state or condition of being undaunted.

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  1. The state or condition of being undaunted.

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• stoutheartedness

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• spirit

  1. A person as characterized by a stated quality:
  2. An attitude marked by enthusiasm, energy, or courage:
  3. Strong loyalty or dedication:

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  1. A person as characterized by a stated quality:
  2. An attitude marked by enthusiasm, energy, or courage:
  3. Strong loyalty or dedication:

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• pluckiness

  1. The characteristic of being plucky.

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  1. The characteristic of being plucky.

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• pluck

  1. Resourceful courage and daring in the face of difficulties; spirit.
  2. An animal's heart, liver, lungs, and windpipe, used for food
  3. The heart, liver, windpipe, and lungs of a slaughtered animal.

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  1. Resourceful courage and daring in the face of difficulties; spirit.
  2. An animal's heart, liver, lungs, and windpipe, used for food
  3. The heart, liver, windpipe, and lungs of a slaughtered animal.

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• mettle

  1. The ability to meet a challenge or persevere under demanding circumstances; determination or resolve:
  2. Good temperament and character.
  3. Quality of character or temperament; esp., high quality of character; spirit; courage; ardor

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  1. The ability to meet a challenge or persevere under demanding circumstances; determination or resolve:
  2. Good temperament and character.
  3. Quality of character or temperament; esp., high quality of character; spirit; courage; ardor

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• intrepidness

  1. The quality of being intrepid; bravery.

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  1. The quality of being intrepid; bravery.

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• intrepidity

  1. The quality of being intrepid; bravery.

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  1. The quality of being intrepid; bravery.

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• heart

  1. The human heart considered as the center or source of emotions, personality attributes, etc.
  2. Emotional constitution, basic disposition, or character:
  3. The repository of one's deepest and sincerest feelings and beliefs:

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  1. The human heart considered as the center or source of emotions, personality attributes, etc.
  2. Emotional constitution, basic disposition, or character:
  3. The repository of one's deepest and sincerest feelings and beliefs:

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• gameness

  1. The quality of being game; bravery, courage or pluck

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  1. The quality of being game; bravery, courage or pluck

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• gallantry

  1. An act or speech characteristic of a gallant
  2. Nobility of spirit or action; courage.
  3. Nobility of behavior or spirit; heroic courage

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  1. An act or speech characteristic of a gallant
  2. Nobility of spirit or action; courage.
  3. Nobility of behavior or spirit; heroic courage

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• fortitude

  1. Strength of mind that allows one to endure pain or adversity with courage.
  2. The strength to bear misfortune, pain, etc. calmly and patiently; firm courage

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  1. Strength of mind that allows one to endure pain or adversity with courage.
  2. The strength to bear misfortune, pain, etc. calmly and patiently; firm courage

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• fearlessness

  1. The quality of being fearless.

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  1. The quality of being fearless.

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• doughtiness

  1. The quality of being doughty.

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  1. The quality of being doughty.

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• dauntlessness

  1. The characteristic of being dauntless; fearlessness.

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  1. The characteristic of being dauntless; fearlessness.

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• courageousness

  1. The state of being courageous

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  1. The state of being courageous

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• courage

  1. (Obs.) Mind; purpose; spirit
  2. The attitude of facing and dealing with anything recognized as dangerous, difficult, or painful, instead of withdrawing from it; quality of being fearless or brave; valor
  3. The state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger, fear, or vicissitudes with self-possession, confidence, and resolution; bravery.

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  1. (Obs.) Mind; purpose; spirit
  2. The attitude of facing and dealing with anything recognized as dangerous, difficult, or painful, instead of withdrawing from it; quality of being fearless or brave; valor
  3. The state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger, fear, or vicissitudes with self-possession, confidence, and resolution; bravery.

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• bravery

  1. (Usually uncountable) Being brave, courageousness.
  2. The condition or quality of being brave; courage.
  3. Fine appearance, show, or dress; showiness

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  1. (Usually uncountable) Being brave, courageousness.
  2. The condition or quality of being brave; courage.
  3. Fine appearance, show, or dress; showiness

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• braveness

  1. The characteristic of being brave.

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  1. The characteristic of being brave.

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The state or quality of being impudent or arrogantly self-confident

• uppityness

  1. Alternative form of uppitiness.

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  1. Alternative form of uppitiness.

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• uppishness

  1. The state, or an instance, of being uppish.

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  1. The state, or an instance, of being uppish.

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• sauce

  1. Stewed fruit, usually served with other foods.
  2. Something that adds interest, zest, or flavor
  3. A liquid or soft mixture served with food to add flavor or enhance its general appeal

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  1. Stewed fruit, usually served with other foods.
  2. Something that adds interest, zest, or flavor
  3. A liquid or soft mixture served with food to add flavor or enhance its general appeal

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• crust

  1. A hard crisp covering or surface:
  2. A hard deposit formed by wine on the inside surface of a bottle
  3. A piece of bread that has become hard and dry.

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  1. A hard crisp covering or surface:
  2. A hard deposit formed by wine on the inside surface of a bottle
  3. A piece of bread that has become hard and dry.

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• brass

  1. The brass instruments of an orchestra, band, etc., or the players of these instruments
  2. (Countable, music) A class of wind instruments, usually made of metal (such as brass), that use vibrations of the player's lips to produce sound.
  3. (Uncountable, used as a singular or plural noun, military) High-ranking officers.

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  1. The brass instruments of an orchestra, band, etc., or the players of these instruments
  2. (Countable, music) A class of wind instruments, usually made of metal (such as brass), that use vibrations of the player's lips to produce sound.
  3. (Uncountable, used as a singular or plural noun, military) High-ranking officers.

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• sauciness

  1. The property of being saucy
  2. An instance of saucy behavior

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  1. The property of being saucy
  2. An instance of saucy behavior

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• sassiness

  1. The quality of being sassy.

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  1. The quality of being sassy.

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• rudeness

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• pushiness

  1. The quality of being pushy

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  1. The quality of being pushy

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• presumptuousness

  1. The state of being presumptuous.

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  1. The state of being presumptuous.

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• pertness

  1. The quality of being pert; cheekiness, impudence.

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  1. The quality of being pert; cheekiness, impudence.

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• overconfidence

  1. An excessive degree of confidence

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  1. An excessive degree of confidence

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• nerviness

  1. The characteristic of being nervy.

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  1. The characteristic of being nervy.

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• insolence

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• incivility

  1. A lack of courtesy or politeness; rudeness
  2. A rude or discourteous act
  3. The quality or condition of being uncivil.

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  1. A lack of courtesy or politeness; rudeness
  2. A rude or discourteous act
  3. The quality or condition of being uncivil.

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• impudency

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• impudence

  1. The quality of being offensively bold.
  2. Impudent speech or behavior
  3. Offensively bold behavior.

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  1. The quality of being offensively bold.
  2. Impudent speech or behavior
  3. Offensively bold behavior.

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• impertinence

  1. (Uncountable) The fact or character of being out of place; inappropriateness.
  2. The quality or condition of being impertinent, especially:
  3. (Countable) An instance of this; a moment of being impertinent.

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  1. (Uncountable) The fact or character of being out of place; inappropriateness.
  2. The quality or condition of being impertinent, especially:
  3. (Countable) An instance of this; a moment of being impertinent.

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• gall

  1. Something bitter to endure:
  2. A skin sore caused by friction and abrasion:
  3. A sore on the skin, esp. of a horse's back, caused by rubbing or chafing

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  1. Something bitter to endure:
  2. A skin sore caused by friction and abrasion:
  3. A sore on the skin, esp. of a horse's back, caused by rubbing or chafing

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• forwardness

  1. The quality of being forward.

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  1. The quality of being forward.

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• familiarity

  1. Close acquaintance (with something)
  2. The quality of being known from past experience:
  3. Acquaintance with or knowledge of something:

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  1. Close acquaintance (with something)
  2. The quality of being known from past experience:
  3. Acquaintance with or knowledge of something:

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• face

  1. Facial cosmetics:
  2. Effrontery; impudence:
  3. A person's countenance:

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  1. Facial cosmetics:
  2. Effrontery; impudence:
  3. A person's countenance:

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• effrontery

  1. Brazen boldness; presumptuousness.
  2. Unashamed boldness; impudence; audacity; presumption
  3. An act or instance of this

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  1. Brazen boldness; presumptuousness.
  2. Unashamed boldness; impudence; audacity; presumption
  3. An act or instance of this

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• disrespect

  1. Lack of respect, esteem, or courteous regard.

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  1. Lack of respect, esteem, or courteous regard.

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• discourtesy

  1. Lack of courtesy; rudeness.
  2. A rude act or statement.
  3. Lack of courtesy; impoliteness; bad manners; rudeness

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  1. Lack of courtesy; rudeness.
  2. A rude act or statement.
  3. Lack of courtesy; impoliteness; bad manners; rudeness

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• chutzpah

  1. Utter nerve; effrontery:
  2. (Slang) Nearly arrogant courage; utter audacity, effrontery or impudence; supreme self-confidence; exaggerated self-opinion;
  3. (Informal) Shameless audacity; impudence; brass

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  1. Utter nerve; effrontery:
  2. (Slang) Nearly arrogant courage; utter audacity, effrontery or impudence; supreme self-confidence; exaggerated self-opinion;
  3. (Informal) Shameless audacity; impudence; brass

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• cheekiness

  1. The state of being cheeky

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  1. The state of being cheeky

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• cheek

  1. Impertinent boldness:
  2. Something resembling the cheek in shape or position.
  3. Either side of the face between the nose and ear, below the eye

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  1. Impertinent boldness:
  2. Something resembling the cheek in shape or position.
  3. Either side of the face between the nose and ear, below the eye

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• brazenness

  1. The characteristic of being brazen.

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  1. The characteristic of being brazen.

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• brashness

  1. The characteristic of being brash.

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  1. The characteristic of being brash.

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• boldness

  1. (Typography) The relative weight of a font; the thickness of its strokes.
  2. The state of being bold; courage; presumptuousness.

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  1. (Typography) The relative weight of a font; the thickness of its strokes.
  2. The state of being bold; courage; presumptuousness.

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• audacity

  1. Fearless daring; intrepidity.
  2. Bold courage; daring
  3. An act or instance of intrepidity or insolent heedlessness:

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  1. Fearless daring; intrepidity.
  2. Bold courage; daring
  3. An act or instance of intrepidity or insolent heedlessness:

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• audaciousness

  1. Impudence
  2. Risky or daring behaviour.

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  1. Impudence
  2. Risky or daring behaviour.

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• assumption

  1. (Religion) The taking up of a person into heaven
  2. (R.C.Ch.) The taking up of the body and soul of the Virgin Mary into heaven after her death
  3. Something taken for granted or accepted as true without proof; a supposition:

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  1. (Religion) The taking up of a person into heaven
  2. (R.C.Ch.) The taking up of the body and soul of the Virgin Mary into heaven after her death
  3. Something taken for granted or accepted as true without proof; a supposition:

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To impart strength and confidence to

• perk up

  1. To become more lively or enthusiastic or upright.

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  1. To become more lively or enthusiastic or upright.

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• hearten

  1. To give heart to; to encourage, urge on, cheer, give confidence to.
  2. To cheer up; encourage

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  1. To give heart to; to encourage, urge on, cheer, give confidence to.
  2. To cheer up; encourage

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• encourage

  1. To foster, give help or patronage
  2. To give support to; foster:
  3. To give support to; be favorable to; foster; help

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  1. To foster, give help or patronage
  2. To give support to; foster:
  3. To give support to; be favorable to; foster; help

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• cheer

  1. To encourage with cheers:
  2. To be or become cheerful; feel encouraged
  3. To urge on or encourage by cheers

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  1. To encourage with cheers:
  2. To be or become cheerful; feel encouraged
  3. To urge on or encourage by cheers

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• buck up

  1. (Idiomatic) To encourage or refresh; to hearten.
  2. (Idiomatic, intransitive) To become encouraged, reinvigorated, or cheerful; to summon one's courage or spirits.
  3. (Idiomatic, colloquial) To pass on to higher authority for resolution. See also pass the buck.

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  1. (Idiomatic) To encourage or refresh; to hearten.
  2. (Idiomatic, intransitive) To become encouraged, reinvigorated, or cheerful; to summon one's courage or spirits.
  3. (Idiomatic, colloquial) To pass on to higher authority for resolution. See also pass the buck.

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The path of nervous impulses

• venation

  1. The state of having veins, or the pattern of veins or vein-like structures within a larger entity.
  2. The veins of such a system considered as a group.
  3. Such veins collectively

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  1. The state of having veins, or the pattern of veins or vein-like structures within a larger entity.
  2. The veins of such a system considered as a group.
  3. Such veins collectively

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• nervure

  1. (Biol.) vein

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  1. (Biol.) vein

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• nerve-cord

  1. (Anatomy) A dorsal tubular cord of nervous tissue above the notochord of a chordate.

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  1. (Anatomy) A dorsal tubular cord of nervous tissue above the notochord of a chordate.

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• nerve filament

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• nerve-tissue

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• nerve-fiber

  1. (Anatomy) An axon.
  2. Any of the threadlike elements, either dendrites or axons, making up a nerve
  3. A threadlike process of a neuron, especially the prolonged axon that conducts nerve impulses.

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  1. (Anatomy) An axon.
  2. Any of the threadlike elements, either dendrites or axons, making up a nerve
  3. A threadlike process of a neuron, especially the prolonged axon that conducts nerve impulses.

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Courage

• mettle

  1. The ability to meet a challenge or persevere under demanding circumstances; determination or resolve:
  2. Good temperament and character.
  3. Quality of character or temperament; esp., high quality of character; spirit; courage; ardor

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  1. The ability to meet a challenge or persevere under demanding circumstances; determination or resolve:
  2. Good temperament and character.
  3. Quality of character or temperament; esp., high quality of character; spirit; courage; ardor

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• spirit

  1. A pervasive or essential attitude, quality, or principle:
  2. Strong loyalty or dedication:
  3. An attitude marked by enthusiasm, energy, or courage:

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  1. A pervasive or essential attitude, quality, or principle:
  2. Strong loyalty or dedication:
  3. An attitude marked by enthusiasm, energy, or courage:

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• resolution

  1. A formal statement of a decision or expression of opinion put before or adopted by an assembly such as the US Congress.
  2. A formal statement of opinion or determination adopted by an assembly or other formal group
  3. The state or quality of being resolute; firm determination:

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  1. A formal statement of a decision or expression of opinion put before or adopted by an assembly such as the US Congress.
  2. A formal statement of opinion or determination adopted by an assembly or other formal group
  3. The state or quality of being resolute; firm determination:

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Impudence

• effrontery

  1. An act or instance of this
  2. Brazen boldness; presumptuousness.
  3. Unashamed boldness; impudence; audacity; presumption

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  1. An act or instance of this
  2. Brazen boldness; presumptuousness.
  3. Unashamed boldness; impudence; audacity; presumption

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• audacity

  1. An audacious act or remark
  2. Shameless or brazen boldness; insolence
  3. An act or instance of intrepidity or insolent heedlessness:

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  1. An audacious act or remark
  2. Shameless or brazen boldness; insolence
  3. An act or instance of intrepidity or insolent heedlessness:

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• temerity

  1. Foolish or rash boldness; foolhardiness; recklessness
  2. Excessive boldness or rashness; foolhardiness or recklessness.

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  1. Foolish or rash boldness; foolhardiness; recklessness
  2. Excessive boldness or rashness; foolhardiness or recklessness.

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