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gumption
 
NOUN:1. Informal. The ability to make sensible decisions: common sense, judgment, sense, wisdom. Informal : horse sense. See ABILITY. 2. 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.
 
 
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