gumption
Wordpractical confidence and the ability to deal with problems
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practical confidence and the ability to deal with problems
to descend a steep rock face using a rope
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
to search through things in a messy or casual way
to annoy or pressure someone into doing something
a mammal whose babies are born very small and usually grow in a pouch on the mother's body
hatred of women or a belief that women are not as good as men
serving as a warning or reminder about danger or bad results
to make someone feel worried or upset
caught on something and torn or damaged
to approach and speak to someone in a bold or threatening way
pretend to be someone else, often to trick people or for entertainment
the state of not being drunk or high, especially after stopping alcohol or drug use
in a way that is extremely bad or excessive
having a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area
the main body functions that doctors check, such as pulse and breathing
more able or skilled than someone or something else
relating to epilepsy
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
the point at which nothing more can be added or absorbed
not careful enough, especially in a way that causes harm or breaks a duty
the practical details of something, especially the technical ones
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
make small cuts or grooves in something
a small problem or difficulty that stops something from going smoothly
a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
firm and determined; not willing to change your mind
a person who carves wood, stone, or another material
the ropes, wires, and chains that support a ship's masts and sails
in a way that relates to medicine or medical treatment
an official statement that you will not use a right or claim
used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point
covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking
to fill something too full by pushing things in
to leave quickly; scram
a medical condition that causes repeated seizures
I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker
used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech
a light aircraft with no engine that flies by gliding
full of smoke
the act of moving something on wheels
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
to do your best and put a lot of energy into something
past tense and past participle of shoot
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
to lead a group, team, or project
failure to take proper care, especially when this causes harm or damage
so attractive or appealing that it is hard to resist
causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it
Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest
with awareness and intention; not by accident
the grip that lets a wheel, tire, or shoe hold on to a surface
the act of fastening something with a screw
not based on clear thought or good judgment
to make someone feel excited and eager
snobbish and thinking you are better than other people
the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting
used to say cheers before drinking alcohol
to a very bad or unpleasant degree
coated or mixed with sugar
the quality of being trusted and believed
used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope
to continue with a plan or activity, especially after a delay or discussion
to spend time with a particular group of people, especially a group you belong to
to put something together quickly, usually as a temporary solution
the act of putting things into bags or packages
showing a lack of respect; rude or impolite
a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you
to become more level, even, or balanced
to involve someone in a difficult or dangerous situation
involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
to break or end a connection between things
a list of people or things arranged in a line
to make something increase or build up, especially a debt or a score
to explain something to someone step by step
relating to breathing or the organs used for breathing
a set of straps used to hold and control an animal, or to attach it to a cart or other vehicle
to get involved in a situation to help, stop something, or take control
to crush something into small pieces or powder
as; in the same way that
a photo or picture
a small mammal such as a rat, mouse, or squirrel
a person trained to give emergency medical care
relating to the heart
used to introduce a frank opinion or statement
past tense and past participle of bed
to take control of something or start doing a job that someone else was doing
to arrange or set up something, especially equipment, for a particular purpose
the act of playing drums
prepare something so it can be used or can happen
a legal responsibility for something, especially for damage or loss
to prepare yourself or someone else for something difficult or unpleasant
remove things from a vehicle, container, or machine
to some extent; fairly
someone you work with
to talk or write about your feelings or problems in order to feel better
to give something to another person
present but not obvious; forming the hidden cause or basis of something