7
spirit(noun, resolve, determination, firmness, nerve)
6
polish(verb, clear, press, smooth, perfect)
6
stamina(noun, resolution, perseverance)
6
tenacity(noun, resolution, perseverance)
5
backbone
5
burnish(verb, clear, press, smooth, clean)
5
deposition
5
determination(noun, resolution)
5
earth(noun, land, surface, ground, soil)
5
gravel(noun, pebbles)
5
gumption
5
guts
5
mud(noun, substance, ground, soil, plaster)
5
silt(noun, substance, sediment)
5
steadfastness(noun, resolution, perseverance)
4
moxie
4
buff(noun, verb, clean, color, flush)
4
dauntlessness(noun, resolve, resolution, courage, nerve)
4
detritus
4
grounds
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