Gumption

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gumption [ GUHMP-shuh' n ]
 [ noun ]
 MEANING :
 1. common sense; shrewdness
2. initiative or aggressiveness
 USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
 With his gumption, he is sure to rise to the top echelons of his company.
 USAGE EXAMPLE 2 :
 For all their bossiness and humourlessness, the rationalist Leftists, at least have some gumption.

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