16
center(noun, support, action, place, part)
16
nerve(noun, force, quality, drive, power)
15
bosom(noun, part, feeling, energy, spirit)
14
mettle(noun, force, quality, power, character)
14
breast(noun, feeling, energy, spirit, mind)
14
spunk(noun, force, quality, drive, power)
13
sympathy(noun, feeling, understanding, empathy, concern)
13
focal point(noun, expression, support, place, part)
13
interior(noun, adjective, place, quick, core)
13
midst(noun, place, body, substance, quick)
12
backbone(noun, support, action, force, quality)
12
affection(noun, nature, feeling, understanding, empathy)
12
bravery(noun, quality, drive, power, strength)
12
nitty-gritty(noun, law, good, part, force)
11
compassion(noun, feeling, understanding, empathy, concern)
11
pluck(noun, quality, drive, power, strength)
10
bottom(noun, quality, feeling, cause, start)
10
inside(noun, place, quick, core, center)
10
love(noun, nature, feeling, empathy, character)
10
pivot(noun, support, place, body, point)
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