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NOUN:1. High spirits: elatedness, elation, euphoria, exaltation, exhilaration, inspiration, lift, uplift. See HAPPY. 2. Capacity or power for work or vigorous activity: energy, force, might, potency, power, puissance, sprightliness, steam, strength. Informal : get-up-and-go, go, pep, peppiness, zip. See ACTION. 3. A lively, emphatic, eager quality or manner: bounce, brio, dash, élan, esprit, life, liveliness, pertness, sparkle, spirit, verve, vigor, vim, vivaciousness, vivacity, zip. Informal : ginger, pep, peppiness. Slang : oomph. See ACTION.
 
 
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