Spunky: alternatives and connections

Bold; courageous; daring; intrepid; -- opposed to cowardly; as, a brave man; a brave act.

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Bold; courageous; daring; intrepid; -- opposed to cowardly; as, a brave man; a brave act.

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Possessing, or characterized by, courage; brave; bold.

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Possessing, or characterized by, courage; brave; bold.

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of Spirit

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of Spirit

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Wood that readily takes fire; touchwood; also, a kind of tinder made from a species of fungus; punk; amadou.

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Wood that readily takes fire; touchwood; also, a kind of tinder made from a species of fungus; punk; amadou.

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Crooked; lame; as, a game leg.

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Having the flavor of game, esp. of game kept uncooked till near the condition of tainting; high-flavored.

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Containing sand or grit; consisting of grit; caused by grit; full of hard particles.

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Full of spirit; possessing constitutional ardor; fiery; as, a mettlesome horse.

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Having pluck or courage; characterized by pluck; displaying pluck; courageous; spirited; as, a plucky race.

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of Spirit

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