What is the meaning of gumption?

Sound practical judgment.
- usage: "Common sense is not so common"; "he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples"; "fortunately she had the good sense to run away"
- synonyms: common sense, good sense, horse sense, sense, mother wit
Fortitude and determination.
- usage: "he didn't have the guts to try it"
- synonyms: backbone, grit, guts, moxie, sand

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