27
grit(noun, verb, smooth, resolution, soil)
18
guts(noun, resolve, determination, courage, firmness)
15
backbone(noun, resolve, determination, resolution, courage)
14
moxie(noun, resolve, determination, resolution, courage)
13
pluck(noun, resolve, determination, resolution, courage)
12
spunk(noun, resolve, determination, resolution, courage)
11
nerve(noun, resolve, determination, courage, firmness)
11
sugar lump
10
yellow(noun, adjective, gold, cream, khaki)
10
fortitude(noun, resolve, determination, resolution, courage)
10
smooth(verb, adjective, press, smooth, level)
9
bravery(noun, resolve, determination, resolution, courage)
9
mettle(noun, resolve, determination, courage, firmness)
9
sandpaper
8
boldness(noun, resolve, determination, resolution, courage)
8
dust(noun, land, air, surface, desert)
8
grind(verb, smooth, irritate, rub, scrape)
8
grit
8
resolution(noun, resolve, determination, resolution, firmness)
8
sediment
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