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spunky(adjective, feature, characteristic, smart, informal)
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dare(verb, action, take, act, get)
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spirited(adjective, feature, characteristic, tough, energetic)
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confront(verb, action, take, act, get)
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game(noun, adjective, characteristic, set, strong)
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hardy(noun, adjective, health, feature, characteristic)
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mettlesome(adjective, feature, characteristic, bright, energetic)
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manly(adjective, person, polite, courage, muscular)
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defy(verb, action, take, act, get)
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face(noun, verb, action, take, act)
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manful(adjective, character, trait, vigorous, behavior)
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endure(verb, support, action, hold, take)
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quality(adjective, job, beautiful, very best kind, awesome)
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stout(adjective, character, trait, fear, behavior)
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stout-hearted(adjective, vigorous, noble, courage, attribute)
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suffer(verb, action, take, act, meet)
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daredevil(adjective, feature, characteristic, strong, tough)
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gutsy(adjective, clear, strong, character, tough)
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weather(verb, action, hold, take, act)
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challenge(verb, action, take, set, advance)
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